Articles | Volume 18, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-18-1221-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-18-1221-2025
Model description paper
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28 Feb 2025
Model description paper |  | 28 Feb 2025

NSOAS24: a new global marine gravity model derived from multi-satellite sea surface slopes

Shengjun Zhang, Xu Chen, Runsheng Zhou, and Yongjun Jia

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NSOAS24, a new global marine gravity model derived from multi-satellite altimetry missions, represents a significant advancement over its predecessor, NSOAS22. Through optimized processing procedures, NSOAS24 resolves previous issues and demonstrates improved accuracy. Compared to NSOAS22, NSOAS24 shows a reduction of approximately 0.7 mGal in standard deviation when validated against recent shipborne data. Notably, its accuracy now rivals internationally recognized models DTU21 and V32.1.
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