Abstract
The accuracy of SST derived from passive-microwave (AMSR2, GMI, and WindSat) and infrared (AVHRR, MODIS onboard Terra and Aqua and VIIRS) radiometers in Southeast Asia and its adjacent seas is evaluated using Argo observations. The results show that the root mean square errors (RMSEs) of the differences between SST from passive-microwave radiometers (AMSR2, GMI, and WindSat) and Argo SST are 0.46°C, 0.42°C, and 0.50°C, respectively. The RMSEs of the SST differences between infrared radiometers (VIIRS, AVHRR, MODIS onboard Aqua and Terra) and Argo buoy are 0.54°C, 0.63°C, 0.65°C, and 0.64°C, respectively. In addition, the spatial coverage of the satellite SST products in Southeast Asia and its adjacent waters is calculated. The daily coverage of AMSR2 SST ranges from 44.51 % to 66.74%, with annual average coverage of 56.8%. The yearly average coverage of MODIS onboard Aqua and Terra and VIIRS SST are 21.79%, 22.91%, and 20.67%, respectively.
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