Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent
Progress Code: onGoing Statement: This indicator is now OBSOLETE. These data are no longer archived in this location, and are therefore not up-to-date. Temperature varies systematically across the Southern Ocean, as a series of fronts are crossed from north to south. Averaging sea surface values in...
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ftands:oai:ands.org.au::2821239 2024-09-15T17:45:50+00:00 Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent AADC (owner) AADC, DATA OFFICER (distributor) AADC, DATA OFFICER (custodian) AU/AADC > Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Australia (hasAssociationWith) Australian Antarctic Data Centre (publisher) Australian Antarctic Division (sponsor) Rintoul, S. (originator) Spatial: westlimit=50; southlimit=-75; eastlimit=170; northlimit=-40 Temporal: From 1992-01-01 to 2002-12-31 https://researchdata.edu.au/average-sea-surface-s-continent/2821239 unknown Australian Ocean Data Network https://researchdata.edu.au/average-sea-surface-s-continent/2821239 SOE_sea_surface_temp AU/AADC > Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Australia oceans EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE PROFILERS SHIPS AMD/AU CEOS AMD OCEAN > SOUTHERN OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR dataset ftands 2024-08-06T01:58:58Z Progress Code: onGoing Statement: This indicator is now OBSOLETE. These data are no longer archived in this location, and are therefore not up-to-date. Temperature varies systematically across the Southern Ocean, as a series of fronts are crossed from north to south. Averaging sea surface values in latitude bands corresponding to each front provides a sensitive indicator of change. Complementary measurements obtained from research cruises and from free-floating profiling floats (e.g. the Argo program) assist in the interpretation of the surface measurements. This indicator is no longer maintained, and is considered OBSOLETE. INDICATOR DEFINITION Measurements of sea surface temperature in the Southern Ocean. Measurements are averaged over latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent. TYPE OF INDICATOR There are three types of indicators used in this report: 1.Describes the CONDITION of important elements of a system; 2.Show the extent of the major PRESSURES exerted on a system; 3.Determine RESPONSES to either condition or changes in the condition of a system. This indicator is one of: CONDITION RATIONALE FOR INDICATOR SELECTION Australian and Antarctic climate and marine living resources are sensitive to the distribution of ocean temperature. Sea surface values are relatively easy to monitor, and therefore can be used as a relevant indicator of the state of the ocean environment. The information provided by long records of sea surface temperature is needed to detect changes in the Southern Ocean resulting from climate change; to test climate model predictions; to develop an understanding of links between the Ocean and climate variability in Australia; and for sustainable development of marine resources. DESIGN AND STRATEGY FOR INDICATOR MONITORING PROGRAM Spatial scale: Southern Ocean: 40 deg S to the Antarctic continent Frequency: Monthly averages over summer Measurement technique: Measurements of sea surface temperature from Antarctic supply ships. The best spatial coverage of sea surface ... Dataset Antarc* Antarctic Southern Ocean Research Data Australia (Australian National Data Service - ANDS) |
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oceans EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE PROFILERS SHIPS AMD/AU CEOS AMD OCEAN > SOUTHERN OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR |
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oceans EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE PROFILERS SHIPS AMD/AU CEOS AMD OCEAN > SOUTHERN OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent |
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oceans EARTH SCIENCE > OCEANS > OCEAN TEMPERATURE > WATER TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE PROFILERS SHIPS AMD/AU CEOS AMD OCEAN > SOUTHERN OCEAN GEOGRAPHIC REGION > POLAR |
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Progress Code: onGoing Statement: This indicator is now OBSOLETE. These data are no longer archived in this location, and are therefore not up-to-date. Temperature varies systematically across the Southern Ocean, as a series of fronts are crossed from north to south. Averaging sea surface values in latitude bands corresponding to each front provides a sensitive indicator of change. Complementary measurements obtained from research cruises and from free-floating profiling floats (e.g. the Argo program) assist in the interpretation of the surface measurements. This indicator is no longer maintained, and is considered OBSOLETE. INDICATOR DEFINITION Measurements of sea surface temperature in the Southern Ocean. Measurements are averaged over latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent. TYPE OF INDICATOR There are three types of indicators used in this report: 1.Describes the CONDITION of important elements of a system; 2.Show the extent of the major PRESSURES exerted on a system; 3.Determine RESPONSES to either condition or changes in the condition of a system. This indicator is one of: CONDITION RATIONALE FOR INDICATOR SELECTION Australian and Antarctic climate and marine living resources are sensitive to the distribution of ocean temperature. Sea surface values are relatively easy to monitor, and therefore can be used as a relevant indicator of the state of the ocean environment. The information provided by long records of sea surface temperature is needed to detect changes in the Southern Ocean resulting from climate change; to test climate model predictions; to develop an understanding of links between the Ocean and climate variability in Australia; and for sustainable development of marine resources. DESIGN AND STRATEGY FOR INDICATOR MONITORING PROGRAM Spatial scale: Southern Ocean: 40 deg S to the Antarctic continent Frequency: Monthly averages over summer Measurement technique: Measurements of sea surface temperature from Antarctic supply ships. The best spatial coverage of sea surface ... |
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AADC (owner) AADC, DATA OFFICER (distributor) AADC, DATA OFFICER (custodian) AU/AADC > Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Australia (hasAssociationWith) Australian Antarctic Data Centre (publisher) Australian Antarctic Division (sponsor) Rintoul, S. (originator) |
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Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent |
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Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent |
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Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent |
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Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent |
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Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent |
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average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands: 40-50 deg s, 50-60 deg s, 60 deg s-continent |
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Australian Ocean Data Network |
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https://researchdata.edu.au/average-sea-surface-s-continent/2821239 |
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Spatial: westlimit=50; southlimit=-75; eastlimit=170; northlimit=-40 Temporal: From 1992-01-01 to 2002-12-31 |
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Antarc* Antarctic Southern Ocean |
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Antarc* Antarctic Southern Ocean |
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AU/AADC > Australian Antarctic Data Centre, Australia |
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https://researchdata.edu.au/average-sea-surface-s-continent/2821239 SOE_sea_surface_temp |
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