The Southern Indonesian (SI) region is known for its high-intensity coastal upwelling caused by monsoonal wind. Interannual phenomena such as El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) also influence upwelling activity in this region. This study analyzed the relationship between upwelling intensity (UIsst) and those variables and their impact on oceanographic features such as Sea Surface Temperature (SST) and chlorophyll-a concentration. We used satellite imagery data, including SST from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and chlorophyll-a from MODIS, to analyze the aforementioned issue. To identify the impact of wind patterns on coastal upwelling, we analyzed using zonal wind stress from ERA-5 Data. Quantification of UIsst is defined as the SST gradient between the coastal and open ocean waters. Linear and partial correlation analysis between UIsst with the Ocean Niño Index (ONI) and Dipole Mode Index (DMI) were conducted to see the influence of ENSO and IOD phenomena. Anomaly analysis was also conducted on SST, chlorophyll-a concentration, zonal windstress and UIsst to see how large the values were during the years of the ENSO and IOD events. Upwelling in the SI region typically occurs during southeast monsoon (SEM) periods, starting earlier in the East side (Nusa Tenggara Islands) and moving towards the West side (South Coast of Java). The correlation analysis (both linear and partial) indicates that the IOD has a stronger influence on UIsst in the SI region compared to ENSO, especially during June to October (SEM periods). This finding is confirmed by anomaly analysis, which reveals significant changes in SST, chlorophyll-a concentration, zonal windstress, and UIsst during ENSO and IOD events. The magnitude of the anomalies is generally stronger during IOD events than those observed under ENSO conditions.
Internal waves are easily recognized features of remote sensing images. They occur below the sea surface and can be observed using optical and radar sensors due to their interactions with surface waves. Nonlinear internal waves, known as Internal Solitary Waves (ISW), maintain their coherence and visibility through nonlinear hydrodynamics and appear as long quasilinear stripes in images. Optical sensors can capture changes in sea surface roughness modulated by ISW when their location is close to specular reflection from the sun. Optical imagery with wide area coverage and high temporal resolution has the potential to track and analyze ISW dynamics. However, a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms underlying ISW manifestation patterns in optical images is necessary. The GCOM-C/SGLI satellite, equipped with a visible-near infrared radiometer and an infrared scanner, provides a detailed view of ISW manifestations using various scanning techniques. By analyzing SGLI products that detect ISW patterns, this study investigated how these waves manifest on the sea surface. The comparison between Level-1B data and Level-2 Ocean products observed by the SGLI sensor reveals that ISW patterns significantly affect ocean color parameters and thermal channel data. The consistent ISW manifestation pattern detected in TOA radiance and ocean color products suggests that ISWs impact sea surface roughness. Additionally, the detection of ISW patterns in SST data is a notable finding, highlighting the potential influence of ISWs on air-sea interactions and the atmospheric boundary layer. Understanding these impacts is crucial for remote sensing applications, particularly for long-term internal wave monitoring and ensuring that smaller-scale internal wave signals do not interfere with large-scale satellite estimations of ocean color.