OSI SAF SeaWinds 50 km wind product (OSI-151)
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Below you will find brief information for SeaWinds 25 km wind product (OSI-151) and 50 km wind product (OSI-151). This manual outlines the characteristics, processing scheme, and data availability for the reprocessed SeaWinds wind climate data records. It details the instrument, processing steps including backscatter calibration and quality control, and the file formats for the wind products. Users can understand how these datasets, crucial for meteorology and climate studies, are generated and accessed.
Key Features
Provides SeaWinds wind climate data records
Available in 25 km and 50 km grid spacing
Reprocessed data from 19 July 1999 to 22 November 2009
Improved wind retrievals with buoy-calibrated backscatter
Uses ERA-Interim winds for ambiguity removal and monitoring
Data available in BUFR Edition 4 and NetCDF formats
Includes quality control flags and detailed product characteristics
Covers 90% of the ocean surface in 24 hours
Pages: 22 OSI SAF SeaWinds 50 km wind product (OSI-151) User manual
Brand: OSI SAF Size: 420 KB
Languages: English
Open manualFrequently Answers and Questions
What period do the SeaWinds wind Climate Data Records cover?
The complete QuikSCAT SeaWinds level 2a data record spans from 19 July 1999 to 22 November 2009.
What are the two main grid spacing options for the SeaWinds wind CDRs?
The SeaWinds wind CDRs are available on 25 km and 50 km grid spacing.
Why was the SeaWinds data record reprocessed?
Reprocessing was done to span the complete 10 years of SeaWinds operations, improve wind retrievals through calibration, and use ERA-Interim winds for ambiguity removal and product monitoring, which are more uniform over time.
What file formats are available for the SeaWinds wind CDRs?
The wind products are available in BUFR Edition 4 and NetCDF formats.
What does the Wind Vector Cell Quality Flag indicate?
The Wind Vector Cell Quality Flag provides information on data quality, including issues like insufficient sigma-0 data, land/ice presence, rain detection, and quality control rejections.
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