Office of Satellite and Products Operations Ocean Products

NOAA's Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) provides a variety of products, including Ocean Products (OP) derived from satellite observations. The OP products support weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and marine operations. Some key ocean products include: 1. Sea Surface Temperature (SST); global and regional SST measurements for climate studies, weather prediction, and marine navigation. 2. Ocean Color & Chlorophyll; monitors ocean biological activity, including chlorophyll concentration, used for assessing phytoplankton levels and ecosystem health. 3. Sea Surface Height & Ocean Circulation; uses altimetry data to track sea level changes, ocean currents, and eddies. 4. Ocean Winds; provides wind speed and direction over the ocean, crucial for maritime navigation and weather forecasting. 5. Coral Reef Watch; tracks sea surface temperature anomalies to predict coral bleaching events. 6. Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB); detects and identifies potential HAB that can impact marine life and human health. 7. Sea Ice Monitoring; observes ice concentration, extent, and movement, supporting navigation in polar regions and climate research. These products rely on satellite sensors such as VIIRS and MODIS for data collection.