Mesoscale phenomena studies using satellite altimetry allow us a global observation of eddy variability. The LAS uses here the U and V meridian and zonal geostrophic currents components.

Temporal or spatial vizualisation, comparison..., it is quite easy to use statistics with the Live Access Server.

Mapping Wind datasets from altimetry, in the Gulf of Mexico area and in late august 2005, gives a vizualisation of Katrina hurricane.

Live Access Server enable you to plot two sorts of geostrophic currents: absolute geostrophic velocities or geostrophic velocity anomalies

The Gulf Stream is subject to seasonal variations in terms of both geographic location and intensity : it appears further north in October than in April and also more intense

Illustration around the MDT which represents the stationnary component of total current, so MDT is still the same from a date to another.

Observing oceanic variability (e.g Absolute Dynamic Topography's variance) within North Pacific and Atlantic basins via the LAS is an interesting way to show Kuroshio and Gulf Stream.

In this Lively Data, we can visualize wind's variability via annual mean and variance of wind modulus.

The Loop Current is one of the most peculiar currents: it goes in the Gulf of Mexico by the Yucatan Strait. From the main current, warm eddies are shredded, around which strong currents turn.

Different spatial resolutions are represented with the LAS : the options like "smooth" and "raster" enable you to make your choice.

Waves in statistics : minimum, maximum, mean and variance of significant wave heights over one year, all over the globe.

A few example of Sea Level Anomalies visualization with different color scales. Application to the Benguela current.