Multiscale simulation, data assimilation, and forecasting in support of the SPURS-2 field campaign

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Frederick Morton Bingham, Professor (Creator)

Institution

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW )

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Abstract: A multiscale simulation, data assimilation, forecasting system was developed in support of the SPURS-2 (Salinity Processes in the Upper-ocean Regional Study 2) field campaign. Before the field campaign, a multiyear simulation was produced for characterizing variabilities in upper-ocean salinity, eddy activity, and other parameters and for illustrating major processes that control the region’s upper-ocean salinity at different spatial and temporal scales. This simulation assisted in formulating sampling plans. During the field experiment, the system integrated SPURS-2 measurements with those from routine operational observing networks, including Argo floats and satellite surface temperatures, salinities, and heights, and provided real-time skillful daily forecasts of ocean conditions. Forecast reports were prepared to summarize oceanic conditions and multiscale features and were delivered to the SPURS-2 chief scientist and other SPURS-2 investigators through the SPURS-2 Information System. After the field experiment, the data assimilation system was used to produce a reanalysis product to help quantify contributions of different processes to salinity variability in the region.

Multiscale simulation, data assimilation, and forecasting in support of the SPURS-2 field campaign
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Publication

Li, Z., F.M. Bingham, and P.P. Li. 2019. Multiscale simulation, data assimilation, and forecasting in support of the SPURS-2 field campaign. Oceanography 32(2):134–141, https://doi.org/10.5670/oceanog.2019.221

Language: English

Date: 2019

Keywords

Forecasting system, Upper-ocean salinity, Ocean conditions, SPURS-2

Subjects

Salinity

Forecasting

Seawater

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