Routines to read the Microwave Optimum Interpolated SST data (whether MW-only or MW-IR) 
Fortran90: 	read_rss_mw_sst.f
IDL:		read_rss_mw_sst.pro
Matlab: 	read_rss_mw_sst.m
Python:		mw_sst_v4.py
C++:		sst_mw_daily.cpp

When passed a full path and file name of an UNZIPPED data file, 
these routines will check for file existence and read and decode the file 

Three 2-dimensional arrays are returned: SST (float), Error (float), and Mask (integer1)

Note that the read routine inserts special values(254=missing data, 252=ice, 255=land)  
into the SST and Error arrays when using these routines. 

Valid SSTs range from [-3 to 34.5] Centigrade.

The associated example_  or verify_ programs will demonstrate how to call the subroutines.
One can start with these example programs and adapt them to your own needs.

Please send questions/feedback to RSS Support:
http://www.remss.com/support


IMPORTANT NOTE:
MW-IR OISST files are currently being reprocessed and updated to version 4.0
  
The information below represents the current (August 2014) status of the MW-only availability:
MW-only 0.25 deg, global SST daily files Version 4.0  "v04.0"  Julian day 152, 2002 to present.
Data prior to 2002 will contain only TMI (and are therefore NOT global coverage) 
and have limited quality since there is only one MW instrument.

If you need previous versions of the MW-only or the MW-IR data sets, please contact support@remss.com