Ocean Optical and Chemical Measurements in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea

Optical measurements were collected in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea during 2003. The dataset includes parameters related to ocean optics, chemistry, temperature, and salinity/density. It is managed by the OB_DAAC organization and is available on multiple data platforms.

Use Cases

• Analyzing spatial patterns of ocean optical properties like light absorption or scattering.
• Studying the relationship between ocean temperature and salinity in coastal regions.
• Investigating seasonal or regional variations in ocean chemistry for the 2003 period.
• Calibrating or validating satellite-derived ocean color data with in-situ measurements.

Strengths

• Data covers two distinct marine regions: the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.
• Includes multiple measured parameters: ocean optics, chemistry, temperature, and salinity.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, file sizes, and detailed column names are not provided by any source.
• One source lists a license as 'other-license-specified', while another lists it as null, indicating a conflict.

Provenance

Source

OB_DAAC

Collection Method

In-situ measurements

Time Range

2003

Freshness

2026-03-12 22:54:56.764021

Geography

Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea