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Global Sea Ice Concentration data record (SSMR/SSMI)
CHARACTERISTICS |
Processing level | L3 |
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Satellite input | SMMR, DMSP/SSM/I |
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Other input | ECMWF re-analysis and forecast for atmospheric correction |
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Frequency | 1 per day |
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Central time | 12:00 |
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Spatial coverage | Global |
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Spatial sampling | 10km and 12.5km |
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Characteristics & methods | Daily averaged fractional ice cover in percentage. |
ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS |
Thresold accuracy | 20 % |
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Target accuracy | 10% for NH-product. 15% for SH-product |
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Optimal accuracy | 10% |
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Verification/validation method | Comparison with high resolution manual ice charts |
DATA ACCESS |
OSI SAF Producer | Norwegian Meteorological Institute | Main FTP server | MET FTP server |
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Diffusion mean(s) and format(s) | MET Norway FTP Server (NetCDF3) EDC (NetCDF3)
| Other mean(s) to access main server |
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Applications and users | Climate models, NWP and Ocean/Ice hindcast models, environmental agencies. |
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DOCUMENTATION |
Product web page | Description | Product User Manual | PUM |
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Last products at a glance | Quicklook | Scientific Validation Report | SVR |