Analysis of sea surface temperature trends on the Patagonian shelf based on satellite observations
Published in University of Buenos Aires - Master in Physical Oceanography, 2015
This master’s thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of sea surface temperature (SST) trends on the Patagonian shelf, one of South America’s most productive marine regions. Using advanced satellite remote sensing techniques and oceanographic data analysis, this research established the foundation for understanding climate variability impacts on this ecologically and economically important region.
Research Focus: The Patagonian shelf represents a critical marine ecosystem with significant fisheries resources and unique oceanographic characteristics. This study employed satellite observations to analyze long-term temperature patterns and their implications for regional oceanographic processes.
Key Achievements:
- Comprehensive analysis of SST trends using satellite remote sensing data
- Identification of spatial and temporal patterns in temperature variability
- Integration of multiple satellite datasets for robust trend analysis
- Assessment of oceanographic processes affecting the Patagonian shelf
- Development of methodologies for satellite-based marine climate analysis
Technical Approach:
- Processing and analysis of satellite SST datasets (AVHRR, MODIS)
- Statistical trend analysis and time series processing
- Spatial analysis of temperature patterns across the shelf region
- Integration with oceanographic and meteorological data
- Quality control and validation procedures for satellite data
Significance: This research provided crucial baseline information for understanding climate variability on the Patagonian shelf and established methodological frameworks that informed subsequent research in South American marine climate analysis. The work contributed to the broader understanding of regional oceanographic processes and their response to climate forcing.
This thesis marked the beginning of my specialized focus on satellite-based climate analysis and marine ecosystem research, providing the technical foundation for my subsequent doctoral work.
Recommended citation: Risaro, Daniela Belén. (2015). "Analysis of sea surface temperature trends on the Patagonian shelf based on satellite observations." Master Thesis in Physical Oceanography, University of Buenos Aires.