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OW QuikSCAT Wind Speed, Stress and Stress Curl

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The dataset contains satellite-derived ocean wind speed, stress and stress curl measurements collected by means of the NASA/JPL SeaWinds Scatterometer sensor. The data is collected daily, and is available at 3-day, weekly and monthly intervals at a spatial resolution of approximately 0.5 degrees. The geographic coverage extends globally, and the temporal coverage ranges from 1999-2009.

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Updated: 2025-04-21
Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-04T14:15:17.381Z
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Modified 2025-04-04T14:15:17.381Z
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