A Python-based Tool for the Generation of T-S Plot to Determine Water Masses in the World Ocean

The World Ocean plays a pivotal role in regulating the Earth's temperature and sustaining life. A profound understanding of the intricate distribution of its water masses is indispensable for diverse scientific and environmental inquiries. Temperature-Salinity plots (TS plots) have conventionally served as a means to identify and characterize different water masses based on their thermohaline properties. In this study, we examined the physical characteristics of water masses across the global ocean using the temperature-salinity (T-S) diagram. To facilitate this investigation, we gathered Temperature and Salinity data from various databases such as the World Ocean Data Base, Simple Ocean Data Analysis (SODA) and more. The Python interface was used to model the T-S diagram. This Python-powered tool simplifies the creation of TS plots, streamlining the identification and analysis of water masses in the world's seas. Emphasizing user-friendliness and efficiency, this tool offers academics and oceanographers a valuable means of gaining insights into the structure and dynamics of the ocean.