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Measurements > Ocean >
Surface temperature (ocean) >
Ocean temperature
  | Measurement Definition*: 3D field of temperature of the ocean Requested in the upper and deep ocean - Measuring and Uncertainty Units K
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LTI
Laser Tracking Instrument | Approved
| The aim of MAGIC is to obtain high-resolution measurements in space and time and include the capability to determine the variations in gravity field due to mass change in hydrology, cryosphere, oceanography, solid Earth and climate change signals so as to serve science and operational products including emergency services. | n/a |  |
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* Description adapted from WMO.
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