Ocean Heat Content Measurement and Impact - New Satellite Methods and Research Findings

Explore a 38-minute AGU press conference on innovative methods for measuring ocean heat content and its far-reaching impacts on climate change. Dive into the challenges of current measurement techniques and discover a groundbreaking satellite-based approach that leverages Earth's magnetic field. Learn about the effects of ocean heat on ice melting and marine ecosystems. Hear from experts Tim Boyer, Robert Tyler, Catherine Walker, and Stephanie Schollaert Uz as they discuss topics including magnetic remote sensing, Swarm satellites, Southern Ocean dynamics, El Niño patterns, and the relationship between ocean heat and chlorophyll levels. Gain insights into the uncertainties surrounding these measurements and their implications for understanding global climate patterns.