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1/3° Observed Global Ocean (statistical model)

3D global ocean from satellite observation data (altimetry, surface sea temperatures) and in situ data. This system is not a forecasting system. It is only based on observation data and statistical knowledge.
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Public name : Observed global ocean 1/3°
System name : Armor
Geographic extension : Global (from 0 down to 700m deep)
Horizontal resolution : 1/3°
Vertical resolution : Levitus levels
Data types : Mean sea level anomalies (MSLA), sea surface temperatures (SST), T/S profiles, drifting buoys

August 27, 2008 observations bulletin
Observations status MSLA SST T/S profiles Drifting buoys


3D Fields
T at 0m S at 0m
T at 100m S at 100m
T at 300m S at 300m


Intercomparisons Altimetry/in situ differences map Altimetry/in situ dispersion Altimetry/drifters U Dispersion Altimetry/drifters V Dispersion