Hydro-thermodynamic dataset of the Amazon River Plume and North Brazil Current retroflection

This dataset was generated by the ROMS model, the output files constitute a monthly and weekly mean hydrothermodynamics climatology of the region of Amazon and Para river mouths and the North Brazil Current retroflection (60.5 degrees-24 degrees W and 5 degrees S-16 degrees N, with 0.25 degrees of horizontal resolution). This dataset includes the tri-dimensional grids of temperature, salinity and ocean currents at 32 depth levels, as well as the sea surface height. Sea surface temperature and sea surface salinity were validated using the SODA dataset, surface currents were validated with SCUD dataset and the vertical structure of temperature and salinity were compared with values recorded at 38 degrees W,8 degrees N and 38 degrees W,12 degrees N PIRATA buoys. The dataset is hosted on the website https://www.seanoe.org/data/00718/82958/. This dataset will help oceanographers and other researchers have information about the hydro-thermodynamics of this region. (C) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.

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This dataset, generated by the ROMS model, provides hydrothermodynamics climatology data of the Amazon and Para river mouths and the North Brazil Current retroflection. It includes temperature, salinity, ocean currents, and sea surface height information at various depth levels. Validations and comparisons with other datasets and buoys ensure the reliability of the dataset. It is a valuable resource for oceanographers and researchers studying the hydrothermodynamics of the region.