Daily gap-free sea surface temperature maps for the Black Sea at a 0.0625-degree horizontal resolution. Data is derived from satellite infrared radiometer measurements and statistical interpolation, produced as part of the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service nominal operational product. The dataset is archived by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, with a specific record provided for September 18, 2019.
Use Cases
- Analyze daily SST spatial patterns and gradients across the Black Sea using the 0.0625-degree gridded data.
- Validate regional ocean circulation or biogeochemical models by comparing simulated SST against these satellite-derived L4 analysis maps.
- Investigate short-term thermal events, such as marine heatwaves, by examining the gap-free daily temperature field.
- Study coastal-offshore temperature contrasts and frontal dynamics specific to the Black Sea basin.
Strengths
- High spatial resolution of approximately 0.0625 degrees (about 7 km) for detailed regional analysis.
- Gap-free (Level 4) data product created via statistical interpolation of satellite measurements, ensuring complete spatial coverage.
Limitations
- Temporal coverage is limited to a single daily snapshot (2019-09-18) based on the provided record, preventing time-series analysis without additional files.
- Relies on infrared satellite measurements, which can be obscured by cloud cover, though interpolation mitigates this.
Provenance
- Source
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI Accession 0213517), representing the CMEMS operational product.
- Collection Method
- Statistical interpolation of infra-red measurements from satellite radiometers.
- Time Range
- 2019-09-18 (single day).
- Freshness
- Data is from 2019-09-18; update frequency is not specified but aligns with a nominal operational product.
- Geography
- Black Sea.