Analysis of ocean surface wind fields using SEASAT-A scatterometer data

Abstract

In addition to the SEASAT forecast impact studies previously conducted with the GLA model, a study was also made of the global analyses of surface wind stress, wind stress curl, and surface sensible and latent heat fluxes, which are generated as a by-product of the assimilation process. Both instantaneous analyses of these quantities and 15-day averages of each of these fields were found to be in good qualitative agreement with published fields.