THE PROJECT
DATA SERVICE
DEPLOYMENT
INSTRUMENTATION
ACQUISIT° FROM RESEARCH VESSELSAPPLICATIONS & PRODUCTS
 
 

 

Since May 2005: Global temperature and salinity analysis in real time

 

Temperature and salinity analysis

The operational analysis system set up by the CORIOLIS data center produces temperature and salinity gridded fields by using profiles from the data base. The system is based on an statistical estimation method (objective analysis). This system allows to:
present a synthesis and a validation of the dataset,
provide a support for localized experience (cruises),
provide a validation source for operational models (MERCATOR)
obseve seasonal cycle and interannaul variability.

This system is exploited by the CORIOLIS data center in real time. It is also set up in delayed mode to produce re-analysis used for the qualification of the ARGO floats or climatological studies.

The version "V3" exploited since Decembre 2003 produces every wednesdays, temperature and salinity fields at 59 levels from 5 down to 2000 m. The levels: 10, 100, 300, 1000 and 1600 m are presented by the  "quick-look browser".  You can also draw your maps with  "Live Access Server".

The version "V3" also runs daily for the qualification of the dataset.

Emmanuelle Autret et Fabienne Gaillard

Last update 20/06/2005
© Coriolis