Validation

10,761 Argo in situ profiles collected during hurricane season (Jun-Nov)/2011-2012 are used to assess the accuracy of the satellite-derived OTS.

Overall comparison:

Compare with individual Argo float:

Trajectory of Argo float #4901224, started on Dec. 27, 2010.

OTS comparison between Argo and satellite-derived. Note that in current stage, satellite-derived OTS only for hurricane season.

Time-series comparisons for D26, D20, T100 and UOHC. Black lines represent Argo observation, blue lines represent satellite estimation.