New generation of satellite-derived ocean thermal structure for the western north pacific typhoon intensity forecasting.

Highlights: [•] A new generation method of satellite-derived ocean thermal structure is developed. [•] The new method derives high resolution profiles with 26 subsurface layers. [•] Derived ocean thermal structure has higher accuracy. [•] Ocean thermal structure over the west North Pacific can be derived in near-real time, suitable for operational purposes. [•] The error in SST cooling and air-sea flux estimations is significantly reduced. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]