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NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2

Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI CDR

NOAA CDR of Sea Surface Temperature from WHOI

The Sea Surface Temperature - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Climate Data Record (CDR) is one of three CDRs which combine to form the NOAA Ocean Surface Bundle (OSB) CDR. The resultant sea surface temperature (SST) data are produced through modeling the diurnal variability in combination with Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) SST observations. The final record is output to a 3-hourly 0.25-degree resolution grid over the global ice-free oceans from January 1988 to August 2021.

Dataset Citation

Cite as: Clayson, Carol Anne; Brown, Jeremiah; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5FB510W [access date].

Dataset Identifiers

doi:10.7289/V5FB510W
NCEI DSI 3712_02
gov.noaa.ncdc:C00972

ISO 19115-2 Metadata

gov.noaa.ncdc:C00972

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Download Data	NOAA NCEI Direct Download (download) Direct download for the CDR data files. NOAA CDR THREDDS Catalog (download) THREDDS Data Service for this dataset. AWS S3 Explorer (Region: us-east-1) (download) Browse view to explore the S3 bucket. Google Cloud Bucket Explorer (Region: US-multiple) (download) Browse view to explore the Google Cloud bucket.
Distribution Formats	XML HTML NetCDF (Version: 4)
Ordering Instructions	Contact NCEI for other distribution options and instructions.
Distributor	NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact	NOAA Ocean Surface Bundle CDR Contacts NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information +1 828-271-4800 ocean_bundle_contacts@noaa.gov

Coverage Description
Time Period	1988-01-01 to 2021-08-31 (time interval: 3-hour)
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates	West: -180.0 East: 180.0 South: -90.0 North: 90.0
Spatial Coverage Map

General Documentation	NCEI Dataset Landing Page Landing page for the dataset. NOAA CDR page Access to the published CDR product, documentation and source code. NOAA CDR of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI Landing Page Version 1.0 Previous dataset landing page with general information and links to access the data. Registry of Open Data on AWS Information on AWS data access. Google Earth Engine Page (Region: US-central-1) Information on Google Earth Engine data access. Azure Landing Page (Region: us-east) Information on Microsoft Azure data access.
Processing Documents	Source Code Package for the Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI CDR CDR Source Code Package for CDR of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI (download) This source code is for reference only. The source code is provided to maintain transparency of the algorithm and processes used in creating the Climate Data Record (CDR). The source code is not intended to be portable to any computer system(s) beyond that of the original CDR producer's environment. Data Flow Diagram for CDR of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI SeaFlux OSB CDR Processing Flow Chart Sea Surface Temperature (download) The Data Flow Diagram for Ocean Surface Bundle (OSB) CDR shows an overview of the steps used to produce the dataset.
Associated Resources	Data Stewardship Maturity Report for NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature -WHOI, Version 2.0 DSMR Publication at the NOAA Institutional Repository Report documenting the Scientific Data Stewardship Maturity for this dataset. Data Stewardship Maturity Report for NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature -WHOI, Version 2.0 DSMR Publication at the NOAA Institutional Repository Report documenting the Scientific Data Stewardship Maturity for this dataset. SEAFLUX SEAFLUX A science paper about a high-resolution satellite-based dataset of surface turbulent fluxes over the global oceans to complement the existing products for surface radiation fluxes and precipitation. Variability of tropical diurnal sea surface temperature Variability of tropical diurnal sea surface temperature Science paper on Coupled Ocean Atmosphere Response to Seasonal Modulation of Ocean Color: Impact on Interannual Climate Simulations in the Tropical Pacific. Predicting near-surface characteristics from SSM/I using neural networks with a first guess approach Predicting near-surface characteristics from SSM/I using neural networks with a first guess approach Science paper on Predicting near-surface atmospheric variables from Special Sensor Microwave/Imager using neural networks with a first-guess approach. NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Ocean Near-Surface Atmospheric Properties NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Ocean Near-Surface Atmospheric Properties Landing page for related dataset NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Ocean Heat Fluxes NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Ocean Heat Fluxes Landing page for related dataset

Publication Dates	publication: 2016-09-30 creation: 2016-09-09
Edition	Version 2
Data Presentation Form	Digital image
Dataset Progress Status	Status not available
Data Update Frequency	Not planned
Purpose	Current dataset provides advanced scientific researchers a high quality Climate Data Record (CDR) of sea surface temperature that can be used for any analysis of the latent and sensible heat fluxes and the associated surface parameters from synoptic scale through climate variability.
Use Limitations	Estimations of the humidity and temperature gradients may be underestimated in very extreme conditions. Flux calculations may also be in error during very high winds due to errors in the bulk flux model. Flags indicate whether the values are the retrieved value or an interpolated value. For a complete description of use limitations for this CDR, see Section 6, Assumptions and Limitations, in the respective Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document.

Dataset Citation	Cite as: Clayson, Carol Anne; Brown, Jeremiah; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5FB510W [access date].
Cited Authors	Clayson, Carol Anne Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Brown, Jeremiah Principal Scientific Group, LLC NOAA CDR Program
Originators	Clayson, Carol Anne Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Collaborators	Brown, Jeremiah Principal Scientific Group, LLC NOAA CDR Program
Publishers	DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce

Theme keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Winds > Surface Winds Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Heat Budget > evaporation Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Heat Budget > Heat Flux Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Temperature > Sea surface Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > air Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > boundary Layer Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > skin Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Temperature > surface Air Temperature Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > evaporation Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > humidity Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Water Vapor > water Vapor Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) Oceanic - Surface - Sea-surface Temperature Atmospheric - Surface - Air Temperature Atmospheric - Surface - Wind Speed And direction Atmospheric - Surface - Water Vapour
Data Center keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC > National Climatic Data Center, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F8 Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F9 Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F10 Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F13 Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F14 Earth Observation Satellites > DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) > DMSP 5D-2/F8 > Defense Meteorological Satellite Program-F15
Instrument keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords Earth Remote Sensing Instruments > Passive Remote Sensing > Spectrometers/Radiometers > Imaging Spectrometers/Radiometers > SSMI > Special Sensor Microwave/Imager Earth Remote Sensing Instruments > Passive Remote Sensing > Spectrometers/Radiometers > Imaging Spectrometers/Radiometers > AVHRR > Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer
Place keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Ocean
Project keywords	Keyword Thesaurus Title NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) Program Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords GEWEX > Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment NOAA OneStop Project
Data Resolution keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Horizontal Data Resolution Keywords 10 km - < 50 km or approximately .09 degree - < .5 degree Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Temporal Data Resolution Keywords Hourly - < Daily Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Vertical Data Resolution Keywords 1 meter - < 10 meters
Stratum keywords	Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Vertical Location > Sea Surface Vertical Location > Boundary Layer

Use Constraints

Cite as: Clayson, Carol Anne; Brown, Jeremiah; and NOAA CDR Program (2016). NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.7289/V5FB510W [access date].

Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.

See the Use Agreement for this CDR available on the CDR page

Access Constraints

Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.

Fees

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Lineage information for: dataset
Lineage Statement	The data were produced by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and are archived at the NOAA National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). Updates to extend this CDR data set to the present are anticipated, pending adequate funding. For more information, see associated processing documentation.
Processing Steps	For a complete description of the processing steps, see the Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document and Data Flow Diagram.
Processing Documents	Source Code Package for the Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI CDR CDR Source Code Package for CDR of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI (download) This source code is for reference only. The source code is provided to maintain transparency of the algorithm and processes used in creating the Climate Data Record (CDR). The source code is not intended to be portable to any computer system(s) beyond that of the original CDR producer's environment. Data Flow Diagram for CDR of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI SeaFlux OSB CDR Processing Flow Chart Sea Surface Temperature (download) The Data Flow Diagram for Ocean Surface Bundle (OSB) CDR shows an overview of the steps used to produce the dataset.
Source Datasets	SSMI(S) Brightness Temperatures - CSU NOAA Climate Data Record: SSMI(S) Brightness Temperatures - CSU (order) NCEI Archive Information Request System (AIRS), where the data can be delivered by Satellite ID, Data Type, and for a given time period. Description of Source: NOAA CDR SSMI(S) Brightness Temperatures - CSU Temporal extent used: 1988-01-01 to 2021-08-31 Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180 NOAA Optimum Interpolation 1/4 Degree Daily Sea Surface Temperature Analysis NCEI THREDDS Catalog: NOAA Optimum Interpolation 1/4 Degree Daily Sea Surface Temperature Analysis (download) THREDDS Data Service for OISST Description of Source: Sea Surface Temperature Temporal extent used: 1998-01-01 to 2021-08-31 Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180 NASA/GEWEX Surface Radiation Budget (SRB) Description of Source: Surface Radiation Budget surface solar radiation flux Temporal extent used: 1998-01-01 to 2021-08-31 Spatial extent used: N:90 S:-90 E:180 W:-180

Lineage information for: dataset

Lineage information for: repository
Processing Steps	2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

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Processing Steps

2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.

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NOAA Climate Data Record (CDR) of Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI, Version 2

Sea Surface Temperature - WHOI CDR

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