Goddard Satellite-based Surface Turbulent Fluxes Version 2c (GSSTF 2c)

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Goddard Satellite-based Surface Turbulent Fluxes Version 2c (GSSTF 2c)
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This data set (GSSTF 2C) has been superceded by GSSTF3 released in July 2012. The Goddard Satellite-based Surface Turbulent Fluxes (GSSTF) data set is part of the NASA Making Earth Science Data Records for Use in Research Environments (MEaSUREs) Project. The objective of this project is to continually produce a uniform data set of sea surface turbulent fluxes derived from remote sensing data and analysis that have been and continue to be useful for global energy and water flux research and applications. This product is useful for diagnosing the global water and energy cycle interaction of higher frequency scenario. Fully tested, these products can serve as a crucial input for data assimilation of oceanic GCMs for forecasting.

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Model climate simulations show an enhanced hydrologic cycle, which must be corroborated with observations. The daily temporal and one-degree spatial resolution of the product can be used to examine climate variability at these scales. Oceanic evaporation contributes to the net fresh water input to the oceans and drives the upper ocean density structure and consequently the circulation of the oceans. On the other hand, the 12-hr temporal and a quarter degree spatial resolution of the product can be used to studying the hurricane-ocean interaction of higher frequency scenario. Fully tested, these products can serve as a crucial input for data assimilation of oceanic GCMs for forecasting.

Key Figures

Climate Data Guide Image: GSSTF 2c: Total precipitable water

The 'minor' variable "total precipitable water" before and after interpolation. Generally, the high southern latitudes are where the interpolation takes place. (Climate Data Guide; D. Shea)

Climate Data Guide Image: GSSTF 2c: Sensible and latent heat flux

Sensible and latent heat flux Dec 2008. Not interpolated. (Climate Data Guide; D. Shea)

Climate Data Guide Image:  GSSTF 2c: Zonal and meridional wind stress

Zonal and meridional wind stress Dec 2008. Not interpolated. (Climate Data Guide; D. Shea)

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Climatology, Daily, Monthly, Seasonal, Annual
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