MARCOOS Data Initialization Technique GSMR GOMFM Shelf Operational Modeling using HOPS Next steps – Validation and Assimilation
Data SST SSH Climatology CODAR Drifter Glider
Methodology Previously developed multiscale feature models for the GSMR (Gangopadhyay et al – JAOT, 3-part study) Operationally implemented FORMS for the GOM/GB region (Gangopadhyay et al. 2003; Brown et al. 2007a,b) Brown et al. papers are in Jour. Oceanic Engg. Oct 2007.
From SST to Initial Field
Only the Gulf Stream
An example Initialization for SW06
CODAR + Drifter
Glider
The Team Wendell Avijit Andre Shawna Filipe Gustavo Chris With active support from MIT