Abstract
Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR) data from the ERS 1 satellite mission are used in a global analysis of the surface temperature of the oceans. The data are the low resolution 0.5 degrees by 0.5 degrees average temperatures and cover about 24 months. At global scales a significant seasonal variability is found. On each of the hemispheres the surface temperatures reach their maximum after summer heating. The seasonal sea level variability, as observed from TOPEX/POSEIDON, reaches its maximum 1.1-1.4 months later.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Geophysical Research Letters |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 8 |
Pages (from-to) | 821-824 |
ISSN | 0094-8276 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |