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AE_Ocean

AMSR-E/Aqua L2B Global Swath Ocean Products derived from Wentz Algorithm, Version 2

This daily Level-2B swath data set includes Sea Surface Temperature (SST), Near-Surface Wind Speed, Columnar Water Vapor, and Cloud liquid Water data arrays, and was used as input to generate the following daily, weekly, and monthly Level-3 gridded ocean products; AE_DyOcn, AE_WkOcn, and AE_MoOcn.

This is the most recent version of these data.

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Data: Data integrity and usability verified; data customization services available for select data

Documentation: Key metadata and comprehensive user guide available

User Support: Assistance with data access and usage; guidance on use of data in tools and data customization services

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Parameter(s):
  • CLOUDS > CLOUD MICROPHYSICS > CLOUD LIQUID WATER/ICE
  • CLOUDS > CLOUD MICROPHYSICS > CLOUD PRECIPITABLE WATER
  • OCEAN TEMPERATURE > SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE
  • ATMOSPHERIC WINDS > SURFACE WINDS
  • OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE
  • ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR > WATER VAPOR INDICES
Data Format(s):
  • HDF-EOS2
Spatial Coverage:
N: 89.24, 
S: -89.24, 
E: 180, 
W: -180
Platform(s):AQUA
Spatial Resolution:
  • varies x varies
Sensor(s):AMSR-E
Temporal Coverage:
  • 19 June 2002 to 3 October 2011
Version(s):V2
Temporal Resolution50 minuteMetadata XML:View Metadata Record
Data Contributor(s):Frank Wentz, Thomas Meissner

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As a condition of using these data, you must cite the use of this data set using the following citation. For more information, see our Use and Copyright Web page.

Wentz, F. J. and T. Meissner. 2004. AMSR-E/Aqua L2B Global Swath Ocean Products derived from Wentz Algorithm, Version 2. [Indicate subset used]. Boulder, Colorado USA. NASA National Snow and Ice Data Center Distributed Active Archive Center. doi: https://doi.org/10.5067/AMSR-E/AE_OCEAN.002. [Date Accessed].

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FAQ

Why does the number of pixels per scan vary among different Level-2 AMSR-E data sets?
A typical AMSR-E swath width consists of approximately 2000 scans, with 243 pixels per scan for the 6.9 GHz to 36.5 GHz channels, and 486 pixels per scan for the 89.0 GHz channel. In 2002, the AMSR-E science team discovered distortion along the outer 23 to 24 pixels of each swath. Some algorithm... read more
What data subsetting, reformatting, and reprojection services are available for AMSR-E data?
The following table describes the data subsetting, reformatting, and reprojection services that are currently available for AMSR-E data via the NASA Earthdata Search tool. Short Name Title Parameter... read more
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