A study of predictability of SST at different time scales based on satellite time

Youzhuan Ding; Dongyang Fu; Zhihui Wei; Xianqiang He; Haiqing Huang; Delu Pan

doi:10.1117/12.804817

11 December 2008 A study of predictability of SST at different time scales based on satellite time

Youzhuan Ding, Dongyang Fu, Zhihui Wei, Xianqiang He, Haiqing Huang, Delu Pan

Proceedings Volume 7149, Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Remote Sensing Technology, Techniques, and Applications II; 714917 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.804817
Event: SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing, 2008, Noumea, New Caledonia

Abstract

Sea surface temperature (SST) is both an important variable for weather and ocean forecasting, but also a key indicator of climate change. Predicting future SST at different time scales constitutes an important scientific problem. The traditional approach to prediction is achieved through numerical simulation, but it is difficult to obtain a detailed knowledge of ocean initial conditions and forcing. This paper proposes a improved prediction system based on SOFT proposed by Alvarez et al and studies the predictability of SST at different time scales, i.e., 5 day, 10 day, 15 day, 20 day and month ahead. This method is used to forecast the SST in the Yangtze River estuary and its adjacent areas. The period of time ranging from Jan 1st 2000 to Dec 31st 2005 is employed to build the prediction system and the period of time ranging from Jan 1st 2006 to Dec 31st 2007 is employed to validate the performance of this prediction system. Results indicate: The prediction errors of 5 day,10 day,15 day, 20 day and monthly ahead are 0.78°C,0.86°C,0.90°C,1.00°C and 1.45°C respectively. The longer of time scales prediction, the worse of prediction capability. Compared with the SOFT system proposed by Alvarez et al, the improved prediction system is more robust. Merging more satellite data and trying to better reflect the real state of ocean variables, we can greatly improve the predictive precision of long time scale.

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Youzhuan Ding, Dongyang Fu, Zhihui Wei, Xianqiang He, Haiqing Huang, and Delu Pan "A study of predictability of SST at different time scales based on satellite time", Proc. SPIE 7149, Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Remote Sensing Technology, Techniques, and Applications II, 714917 (11 December 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.804817

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