A comprehensive dataset for dynamic analysis of ocean front

Abstract

This paper proposes an ocean front database and a method for its construction tailored for studying the dynamic evolution of ocean fronts. Ocean fronts play a crucial role in the interactions between the ocean and atmosphere, affecting the transfer of heat and matter in the ocean. In recent years, research on ocean fronts has emerged as a significant and rapidly evolving area within oceanography. With the development of ocean remote sensing technology, the amount of available ocean remote sensing data has been increasing. However, the potential of this expanding volume of ocean front data remains largely untapped. The lag in data processing technology has hindered research progress in understanding ocean fronts despite the growing amount of data available. To bridge this gap, this paper proposes an ocean front dynamic evolution database along with a method for its construction to further promote research into the variations and interactions of ocean fronts. This is especially relevant for studies utilizing deep learning to explore the dynamic evolution of ocean fronts. Specifically, the proposed database is designed to capture the variation processes of ocean front enhancement and attenuation, as well as the interactions during ocean front splitting and merging. The proposed database construction method allows for the segmentation and extraction of specific ocean fronts of interest from ocean front images. The proposed method is beneficial for analyzing the dynamic evolution between multiple ocean fronts on the same timeline.

Keywords

Ocean front / Remote sensing / Time series / Dynamic analysis / Dataset

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