Data assimilation of simulated SSS SMOS products in an ocean forecasting system

Journal of Operational Oceanography

Volumn 1, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 19-27

  Tranchant, B ^a   Testut, C E ^a   Ferry, N ^a   Renault, L ^b   Obligis, E ^c   Boone, C ^c   Larnicol, G ^c  

^a MERCATOR OCÉAN   (France)

^b LEGOS   (France)

^c CLS Space Oceanography Division   (France)

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EID: 84979241028     PISSN: 1755876X     EISSN: 17558778     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1755876X.2008.11020099     Document Type: Article

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