NOAA OISSTv2 SST Dataset Quiz
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What is the general description of NOAA's Optimum Interpolation Sea Surface temperature (OISST)?

  • A series of global analysis products based only on in situ platforms
  • A series of regional analysis products based on a combination of ocean temperature observations from satellite and in situ platforms
  • A series of global analysis products based on a combination of ocean temperature observations from satellite and in situ platforms (correct)
  • A series of regional analysis products based solely on satellite observations

    • What does OISST provide?

  • Regional fields based on a combination of ocean temperature observations from satellite and in situ platforms
  • Global fields based solely on in situ platforms
  • Regional fields based solely on satellite observations
  • Global fields based on a combination of ocean temperature observations from satellite and in situ platforms (correct)

    • What is the spatial resolution of the more recent daily OISST?

  • 1° grid
  • 1/2° grid
  • 1/4° grid (correct)
  • 1/8° grid

    • How are the input data for OISST initially processed?

    <p>Irregularly distributed data are first placed on a regular grid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method used to create the SST analysis in OISST?

    <p>Interpolating and extrapolating data to create a smoothed complete field</p> Signup and view all the answers

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