The BOSS4GMES Northwest European Shelf region (5°W - 9°E, 48°N - 62°N)

BOSS4GMES Indicator List

SST

Sea Surface Temperature

Measured in °C

HC

Heat Content

Calculated by multiplying the volume of water by its density and specific heat capacity.
Values given are measured in EJ (i.e. exa Joules or 10¹⁸ Joules).
Deep water areas greater than 200m depth have been removed for this indicator.

SBT

Sea Bottom Temperature

Measured in °C

TTBD

Temperature Top to Bottom Difference

The difference between SST and SBT in °C.
Deep water areas greater than 200m depth have been removed for this indicator.

Definition of the Northwest European Shelf Region

Longitude

20°West -- 13°East
Resolution : 12km

Latitude

48°North -- 65°North
Resolution : 12km

Land/Sea Mask

Region studied is the Northwest European Shelf and Atlantic Margin waters
The UK & Mainland Europe have been masked out.