Sea surface temperatures from AVHRR

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Title: Sea surface temperatures from AVHRR
Abstract:
The production of these AVHRR L2P data is a NEODAAS activity in collaboration with the UK National Centre for Ocean Forecasting (NCOF). NEODAAS-Dundee acquires approx. 15 AVHRR HRPT passes per day over NW Europe and Arctic, each approx. 15 minutes duration. These are immediately transferred to NEODAAS-Plymouth where they are processed into SST products and converted to L2P. This metadata record is a collection-level description for sea surface temperatures from AVHRR data for all time periods. Select time periods and files are accessible through the servers detailed in the DISTRIBUTION SECTION of this record.
Supplemental_Information:
Entry ID: NEODAAS-L2P-AVHRR19_L Projection_Information: Projection Type: Satellite native swath Ellipsoid_Type: Other Projection Details: Geolocation information included for each pixel Data Resolution: Latitude resolution: 1.1 km Longitude resolution: 1.1 km The temporal resolution: Revisit four times each day (night and daytime passes) This metadata record was generated from an original data set description (DSD) record in DIF format: <http://www.ghrsst.org> Reference: Information about the AVHRR processing system at NEODAAS can be found at: <http://www.npm.ac.uk/rsdas/faq/> and in this conference paper: Miller P, Groom S, McManus A, Selley J and Mironnet N. (1997) PANORAMA: a semi-automated AVHRR and CZCS system for observation of coastal and ocean processes. RSS97: Observations and Interactions, In: Proceedings of the Remote Sensing Society, pp 539-544, Reading, September 1997. (<http://www.npm.ac.uk/papers/miller_rss97/>). Sources: NOAA National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Sensors: AVHRR Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer

Resource Description: DSD-NEODAAS-L2P-AVHRR18_L.xml

  1. How should this data set be cited?

    The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS), 20090923, Sea surface temperatures from AVHRR: AVHRR SST Not specified, NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details: Group for High-Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST) data
    This is part of the following larger work.

    Office, GHRSST Project , 2002, Group for High-Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST): GHRSST not applicable, GHRSST, World Wide Web.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    The Global Ocean Data Assimilation Experiment (GODAE) is an international collaboration for ocean forecasting activities which, in 2002, initiated a GODAE High Resolution SST Pilot Project (GHRSST-PP) to address an emerging need for accurate high resolution sea surface temperature (SST) products. The Pilot Project was replaced by the Group for High Resolution SST (GHRSST) in 2009. The aim of the GHRSST is to provide the best quality sea surface temperature data for applications in short, medium and decadal/climate time scales in the most cost effective and efficient manner through international collaboration and scientific innovation.

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -60.00
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: 60.00
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 90.00
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.00

  3. What does it look like?

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Beginning_Date: 06-Sep-2009
    Beginning_Time: Unknown
    Ending_Date: Present
    Ending_Time: Unknown
    Currentness_Reference: publication date

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital data files

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      Indirect_Spatial_Reference:
      Latitude resolution 1.1 km, longitude resolution 1.1 km, data as decimal degrees.

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    Within the GHRSST DIF-style metadata framework, every data set type is described by a static Data Set Description (DSD), and the individual netCDF files making up that dataset are described by dynamic File Records (FR). These FRs contain the spatial and temporal domain contained in each data file. The DIF-style metadata (the DSD and its children FRs) are converted to a single FGDC record for each NODC GHRSST accession, which can consist of several discrete data files. This conversion is accomplished using an XML stylesheet which builds a framework FGDC record based on the DSD, and populates it with one Entity for each data file based on the FRs. These Entities are given three Attributes: Latitude, Longitude, and Time. The Range Domain Minimum and Maximum elements within each of those Attributes are use to describe the spatial and temporal domain contained in the data file. So, for example, the Range Domain Minimum for the Attribute Latitude corresponds to a South Bounding Coordinate for that Entity.
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
    The Recommended GHRSST-PP Data Processing Specification GDS (Version 1 revision 1.5), GHRSST-PP Report Number 17. Compiled by Craig Donlon and the GHRSST-PP Science Team, Craig.Donlon@esa.int. Published by the International GHRSST-PP Project Office Met Office, Fitzroy Road Exeter, EX3 1PB, United Kingdom, Tel: +44 (0)1392 886622, Fax: +44 (0)1393 885681. Metadata records converted to FGDC format and archived at the National Oceanographic Data Center.

Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS)

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

Why was the data set created?

The Group for High-Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST) project data. GHRSST generates high quality SST data and data products by combining multiple platform and sensor data worldwide to produce SSTs with high accuracy and spatial resolution for climate change and ecological studies.

How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

    The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS), 20090923, Information about the AVHRR processing system at NEODAAS can be found at: <http://www.npm.ac.uk/rsdas/faq/> and in this conference paper: Miller P, Groom S, McManus A, Selley J and Mironnet N. (1997) PANORAMA: a semi-automated AVHRR and CZCS system for observation of coastal and ocean processes. RSS97: Observations and Interactions, In: Proceedings of the Remote Sensing Society, pp 539-544, Reading, September 1997. (<http://www.npm.ac.uk/papers/miller_rss97/>)..

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Group for High-Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST) data. NEODAAS main page requires registration for full access. Users are encouraged for check back for documentation updates.
    The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS), 20080602, Project Home Page.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Group for High-Resolution Sea Surface Temperature (GHRSST) data. Full access to NEODAAS pages requires user registration.
    Office, GHRSST Project , 20050414, The GHRSST-PP Product User Guide: GHRSST User Guide GDSv1 Revision 1.0, GHRSST Project Office, World Wide Web, Met Office, UK.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    LEGAL NOTICE - Neither the Met Office nor any person acting on behalf of the Met Office is responsible for the use that might be made of the information. Users are encouraged to periodically check for updates to this document.
    Office, GHRSST Project , 20040402, The Recommended GHRSST-PP Data Processing Specification GDS: GHRSST Data Processing Specification GDS GDS-v1.0-rev1.5.doc, GHRSST Project Office, World Wide Web, Met Office, UK.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    LEGAL NOTICE - Neither the Met Office nor any person acting on behalf of the Met Office is responsible for the use that might be made of the information. Users are encouraged to periodically check for updates to this document.

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints: GHRSST protocol describes data use as open.

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 3)

    Dr. Kenneth Casey
    NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center
    Physical scientist
    NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center
    SSMC3, 4th Floor, Room 4853, Route: E/OC1
    1315 East-West Highway
    Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
    U.S.A.

    (301)713-3300 (voice)
    FAX: (301) 713-3300 (FAX)
    Kenneth.Casey@noaa.gov

    Hours_of_Service: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, EST
    Contact_Instructions: Phone/FAX/E-mail/letter
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    Sea surface temperature from AVHRR

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    NOAA makes no warranty regarding these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NODC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function on a particular system.

  4. How can I download or order the data?

  5. Is there some other way to get the data?

    Contact the NODC User Services Group via phone/FAX/E-mail: nodc.services@noaa.gov

  6. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

    Working knowledge of netCDF files and ability to work with satellite data strongly recommended.

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 2 of 3)

    Peter Miller
    NERC Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS)
    Technical Contract
    NEODAAS, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon
    NEODAAS, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, NEODAAS, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon NEODAAS, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon
    NEODAAS, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon

    +44 1752 633485 (voice)
    +44 1752 633101 (FAX)
    info@nospam.neodaas.ac.uk

    Hours_of_Service: Standard Business hours
    Contact_Instructions: Phone/FAX/Email
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    DSD-AVHRR19_L-NEODAAS-L2P-v1.0.xml

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    Unknown; see <http://www.neodaas.ac.uk>

  4. How can I download or order the data?

  5. Is there some other way to get the data?

    See NEODAAS website at URL: <http://www.neodaas.ac.uk>

  6. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

    Ability to work with netCDF files, working knowledge of satellite data strongly recommended

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 3 of 3)

    Edward Armstrong
    Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center (PO.DAAC)
    Technical Contact
    4800 Oak Grove Dr.
    Pasadena, California 91109
    USA

    818 393 6710 (voice)
    818 393 2718 (FAX)
    ghrsst@podaac.jpl.nasa.gov

    Hours_of_Service: Standard Business hours, Pacific Time
    Contact_Instructions: Phone/FAX/Email
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    Downloadable Data

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    JPL makes no warranty regarding these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. JPL cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function on a particular system.

  4. How can I download or order the data?

  5. Is there some other way to get the data?

    Contact the PO.DAAC User Services Office: ghrsst@podaac.jpl.nasa.gov

  6. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

    Ability to work with netCDF files, working knowledge of satellite data strongly recommended

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 20-Dec-2012
Last Reviewed: 30-Aug-2010
To be reviewed: 15-Jun-2011
Metadata author:
Dr. Kenneth Casey
NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center
Physical scientist
NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center
SSMC3, 4th Floor, Room 4853, Route: E/OC1
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
U.S.A.

(301)713-3300 (voice)
FAX: (301) 713-3300 (FAX)
Kenneth.Casey@noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, EST
Contact_Instructions: Phone/FAX/E-mail/letter
Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

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