Ocean Surface Current Analysis - Real Time
There are no operational current measuring instruments installed in the region at the present time. We here present two satellite-based products. The OSCAR product (Ocean Surface Current Analysis- Real Time, courtesy of the NOAA PMEL laboratories) considers wind forcing in addition to the satellite altimetry. For more information regarding OSCAR, read here.
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