Sea surface temperature

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008720",
  "term": "Sea surface temperature",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "The temperature of the water at the top layer of the ocean, typically measured within the first few meters of the surface. It is a key variable in weather forecasting and climate modeling, influencing air-sea interactions, atmospheric circulation, and the formation of tropical cyclones. Measurements are obtained from satellites using infrared radiometers, as well as from in-situ platforms like buoys and ships, which provide bulk temperature readings at a depth of approximately one meter.",
    "The term refers to the mean temperature of the ocean in the upper few meters."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sea-surface-temperature/"
}