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Satellite-based analysis of ocean-surface stress across the ice-free and ice-covered polar oceans
University of Brest, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, Laboratoire d’Océanographie Physique et Spatiale (LOPS), IUEM, Plouzané, France
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA, USA
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA, USA
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A daily dataset for ocean-surface stress is synthesized for both ice-covered and ice-free Arctic and Antarctic areas. It is based on satellite data on ocean winds, ice movement, and sea surface height. Sensitivity analyses address uncertainties, including variations in sea level products and ice–water drag. The dataset's accuracy is validated against in situ measurements, showing moderate to good agreement on monthly and longer timescales.
A daily dataset for ocean-surface stress is synthesized for both ice-covered and ice-free Arctic...
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