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The CSS projects
Northeast Atlantic
P38 - NOOS Western Channel Observatory
Domain
Focus is Plymouth region of the southwest English Channel
Objectives
Real-time monitoring and nowcasting/prediction system. For understanding a shelf sea's response to anthropogenic and climate change. To provide scientific underpinning for coastal zone management.
Customers
NERC, NCOF, EA, Plymouth Partnership
Funding aspect
NERC, Met Office, EU, Plymouth Partnership
Downscaling strategy
Modelling strategy, forcings, variables estimated and prediction range:
A set of one-way nested 3-dimensional models (hydrodynamic and coupled ecosystem) from the Atlantic into the western English Channel. Open boundary forcing for Atlantic Margin Model from FOAM (6h); atmospheric forcing from Met Office NWP system (3h); lateral boundary river data provided by combination of daily climatology and daily real-time runoff. 7-day nowcasting.
| Why does this project need large-scale estimates? | To provide the oceanic influence on the NW European Shelf. We use FOAM N Atlantic model data for boundary conditions. Downscaling into the western English Channel provided through one-way nesting utilizing radiation condition for the barotropic forcing (including specification of tides) and a relaxation condition for baroclinic forcing. 3-dimensional temperature, salinity, currents and surface elevation derived from the rigid lid pressure (6h). |
| Through which Modelling/Assimilation Center? | Met Office / Mersea / PML |
| Does the project have a verification/validation strategy which can help assess the impact of large-scale estimates? | Model outputs are routinely compared to satellite SST and ocean colour, in-situ moorings (L4, E1), ferry measurements, surveys. |
Project status
Started in 2007, under development.
(Last Updated: 17-01-2008)