Requirement #1029 

Values

For variable: Ocean salinity

In application: 3.3 Oceanic Climate Monitoring and Services

Application-dependent Technical Priority: 0.5

Goal Breakthrough Threshold Priority
Uncertainty 0.005 psu 0.02 psu
Layer/s Quality
Coverage Quality
Stability/decade (if applicable)
Horizontal Resolution 10 km 100 km
Vertical Resolution 1 m 100 m
Observing Cycle 24 h 30 d
Timeliness 24 h 30 d

 

Validated: 8/17/23 Source: GCOS-245: The 2022 ECVs Requirements (GCOS-245)
General Comment: Requirements for uncertainty are specified at 2-sigma. Confidence: reasonable
Def: :Not firm, but based on a strong heritage of experiments with similar data
Application Area Comment: OOPC (GOOS/GCOS/WCRP) is custodian of this Application Area Horizontal Coverage Comment:
Observation Comment: Considering deep ocean here (below the thermocline). Performance Comment: Uncertainty threshold stricter than in upper ocean.
Specifications
  • Domain: Ocean
    • Subdomain: Ocean
      • Variable: Ocean salinity
        • Applicable (vertical) layers:
          • Deep oc
        • Horizontal Coverage: Global