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OSCAR (Ocean Surface Current Analysis Real-time) contains near-surface ocean current estimates, derived using quasi-linear and steady flow momentum equations. The horizontal velocity is directly estimated from sea surface height, surface vector wind and sea surface temperature. These data were collected from the various satellites and in situ instruments. The model formulation combines geostrophic, Ekman and Stommel shear dynamics, and a complementary term from the surface buoyancy gradient. Data are on a 1/3 degree grid with a 5 day resolution. OSCAR is generated by Earth Space Research (ESR) https://www.esr.org/research/oscar/oscar-surface-currents/
Citation: ESR. 2009. OSCAR third degree resolution ocean surface currents. Ver. 1. PO.DAAC, CA, USA. Dataset accessed [YYYY-MM-DD] at https://doi.org/10.5067/OSCAR-03D01.
Journal Reference Bonjean, F., and G. S. E. Lagerloef, 2002. Diagnostic model and analysis of the surface currents in the tropical Pacific Ocean. J. Phys. Oceanogr., vol. 32, pg. 2938-2954.
Data and Resource
Field | Value |
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Publisher | Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme |
Modified | 11 February 2022 |
Release Date | 21 July 2021 |
Source URL | https://www.esr.org/research/oscar/ |
Identifier | d7327bdb-7eff-4106-9296-5943698890fd |
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | Worldwide |
Relevant Countries | Worldwide |
License |
Public
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Contact Name | Kathleen Dohan |
Contact Email | [email protected] |
POD Theme | Coastal and Marine |