Mobile version

Merging of altimetry data: proofs from other measurements

Image of the month - January 2006

The utility of merging together the data from several altimetry satellites can be demonstrated using altimetry data only. Such an interest can also be shown by comparing the altimetry merged datasets with other, independent kinds of data, like sea surface temperature, or in situ measurements.
Data merging from several altimetry satellites allows to observe finer details in ocean features, like eddies, which are of a major importance for many altimetry applications today.

Buoy trajectory (white line, from May 14 to 28, 2003, from A to B), and merged absolute dynamic topography in the Gulf stream on May 21, 2003. Left with "only" two satellites, right with four satellites. The left map fit better the eddy materialized by the buoy path. (Credits CLS)

 

See also:

References:

  • Pascual, A., M-I Pujol, G. Larnicol, P-Y Le Traon, M-H Rio, 2005: Mesoscale Mapping Capabilities of Multisatellite Altimeter Missions: First Results with Real Data in the Mediterranean Sea. J. Mar. Sys. (in press)
  • Pascual, A., Y. Faugère, G. Larnicol, P-Y Le Traon, 2006: Improved description of the ocean mesoscale variability by combining four satellite altimeters. Geophys. Res. Lett., 33, L02611, doi:10.1029/2005GL024633
EnglishFrançais
Rss feedsContactPartnersFAQLexiconLegal noticePersonal Data Protection PolicyMobile
You must enable cookies in your browser preferences to save the modifications
You are using an older version of Internet Explorer, please update to take full advantage of Aviso+ features

Customize the home page

View all widgets
Reduce display
Public profile
User profile

Select/Deselect widgets

Discover AVISO+

Customizable home, reading tools, products search guide, etc.. Discover step by step the features of the new site AVISO+.