The spatial and temporal variations and trends of sea surface temperature in the Gulf of Thailand from satellite imageries

Authors

  • Tawatchai Na-u-dom Burapha University
  • Anukul Buranapratheprat Department of Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Science, Burapha University
  • Siraporn Tong-u-dom Department of Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Science, Burapha University

Keywords:

Gulf of Thailand, Spatio – temporal distribution and trends, Sea surface temperature

Abstract

             This research aims to investigate the spatio – temporal distribution and trends of sea surface temperature in the Gulf of Thailand, which was retrieved from Aqua MOSID from January 2003 to December 2017 (15 years) using R programing and geoinformatic packages. The results illustrated that the annual average sea surface temperature was normally between 29 to 31 °C. In addition, the sea surface temperature trend showed increasing trend (0.02 to 0.06 °C/year) depending on a location. Much temporal variations in sea surface temperature were found in the upper Gulf of Thailand and along the coast of the lower gulf. 

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Published

2020-06-29

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 1 (2020): Vol 19 No 1 [2020]

Section

Research Articles