Environment / Climate / Geospatial

Sea Surface Temperature

Sea Surface Temperature measurement. Geospatially derived sea surface temperature is a measure of the temperature of the ocean's surface at a particular location, as determined using geographic information systems (GIS) technology. This information is typically obtained from satellite-based sensors, which can detect the thermal radiation emitted by the sea surface. Sea surface temperature is an important indicator of the health and productivity of marine ecosystems, and can provide valuable information for monitoring and managing ocean resources. It is also an important variable in climate modeling and can help to improve our understanding of the Earth's climate system.