The Impact of Ocean‐Wave Coupling on the Upper Ocean Circulation During Storm Events

Bruciaferri, Diego; Tonani, Marina; Lewis, Huw; Siddorn, John; Saulter, Andy; Sanchez, Juan Manuel Castillo; Valiente, Nieves G.; Conley, Daniel; Sykes, Peter; Ascione, Isabella; McConnell, Niall

doi:10.1029/2021jc017343

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“…Moreover, ref. [15] demonstrated how a coupled system simulates more accurate surface dynamics than uncoupled models, with larger improvement on the shelf, showing that (especially during extreme events) ocean-wave coupling improves the accuracy of the surface dynamics, with larger improvements in the simulation of ocean currents over the shelf due to the synergy between strong tidal currents and more mature decaying waves.…”

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Impacts of an Altimetric Wave Data Assimilation Scheme and Currents-Wave Coupling in an Operational Wave System: The New Copernicus Marine IBI Wave Forecast Service

Toledano¹,

Ghantous

Lorente

et al. 2022

JMSE

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The Copernicus Marine IBI-MFC (Iberia–Biscay–Ireland Monitoring and Forecasting Centre) has delivered operational wave forecasts since 2017. The operational application is based on a MFWAM model (Meteo-France WAve Model) set-up, running at a 1/20º grid (5-km). The research presented here was conducted to improve the accuracy of the IBI-MFC wave model products, by means of (i) including a new wave data assimilation scheme and (ii) developing a new coupled ocean-wave modelling framework. Evaluation of these set-up upgrades, in terms of improvements in IBI wave model system capabilities, is here presented. All the model sensitivity test runs, performed for the year 2018, are assessed over the whole IBI domain, using the available in-situ (from 49 mooring buoys) and independent satellite wave observation. The results show that the most relevant improvement is due to the data assimilation, while the impact of surface ocean currents, although less significant, also improves the wave model qualification over the IBI area. The demonstrated benefit, related to the herein proposed upgrades, supported the IBI-MFC decision to evolve its operational wave system, using (since the March 2020 Copernicus Marine Release) the resulting wave model set-up, with data assimilation and currents-wave coupling for operational purposes.

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confidence: 98%

Impacts of an Altimetric Wave Data Assimilation Scheme and Currents-Wave Coupling in an Operational Wave System: The New Copernicus Marine IBI Wave Forecast Service

Toledano¹,

Ghantous

Lorente

et al. 2022

JMSE

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“…DWD uses the WAM model in combination with the atmospheric ICON model. Six-day wave forecasts with about 1.5 km resolution are available for the North West Shelf area from the European Copernicus system [39]. Hereon is using various model setups for the coastal German waters with a strong emphasis on research aspects related to the coupling between atmosphere, wave, and ocean circulation.…”

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Fit-for-Purpose Information for Offshore Wind Farming Applications—Part-II: Gap Analysis and Recommendations

Schulz-Stellenfleth,

Blauw,

Laakso

et al. 2023

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Offshore wind energy installations in coastal areas have grown massively over the last decade. This development comes with a large number of technological, environmental, economic, and scientific challenges, which need to be addressed to make the use of offshore wind energy sustainable. One important component in these optimization activities is suitable information from observations and numerical models. The purpose of this study is to analyze the gaps that exist in the present monitoring systems and their respective integration with models. This paper is the second part of two manuscripts and uses results from the first part about the requirements for different application fields. The present solutions to provide measurements for the required information products are described for several European countries with growing offshore wind operations. The gaps are then identified and discussed in different contexts, like technology evolution, trans-European monitoring and modeling initiatives, legal aspects, and cooperation between industry and science. The monitoring gaps are further quantified in terms of missing observed quantities, spatial coverage, accuracy, and continuity. Strategies to fill the gaps are discussed, and respective recommendations are provided. The study shows that there are significant information deficiencies that need to be addressed to ensure the economical and environmentally friendly growth of the offshore wind farm sector. It was also found that many of these gaps are related to insufficient information about connectivities, e.g., concerning the interactions of wind farms from different countries or the coupling between physical and biological processes.

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“…The wave-induced processes have a significant impact on the skills of drifter estimations, e.g., [42,43]. WAM cycle 6.0 considers the new extreme wave diagnostics (maximal wave height and wave crest, [44,45]) that are included in the new BS-WAV products. In the new BS-WAV NRT wave-breaking parameterization is considered as well as the time-dependent depth and current fields from the BS-PHY NRT.…”

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Monitoring and Forecasting the Ocean State and Biogeochemical Processes in the Black Sea: Recent Developments in the Copernicus Marine Service

Ciliberti

Grégoire

Staneva

et al. 2021

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The Black Sea Monitoring and Forecasting Center (BS-MFC) is the European reference service for the provision of ocean analyses, forecasts, and reanalyses in the Black Sea basin. It is part of the Copernicus Marine Environment and Monitoring Service (CMEMS) and ensures a high level of efficiency in terms of operations, science, and technology for predictions and the monitoring of physical and biogeochemical processes in the Black Sea. The operational BS-MFC framework is based on state-of-the-art numerical models for hydrodynamics, biogeochemistry, and waves; analysis, forecast, and reanalysis are provided on a spatial grid with about 3 km of horizontal resolution that covers the whole Black Sea basin (the Azov Sea is not included). The scientific assessment of BS-MFC products is performed by implementing a product quality dashboard that provides pre-qualification and operational model skills according to GODAE/OceanPredict standards. Novel interfaces based on high-resolution models are part of the scientific development plan to ensure a strong connection with the nearest seas from a modelling point of view, in particular with the Mediterranean Sea. To improve forecasting skills, dedicated online coupled systems are being developed, which involve physics, biogeochemistry, and waves together with the atmosphere and, in the future, with ensemble forecasting methodologies and river-ocean interfaces.

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The Impact of Ocean‐Wave Coupling on the Upper Ocean Circulation During Storm Events

Cited by 17 publications

References 108 publications

Impacts of an Altimetric Wave Data Assimilation Scheme and Currents-Wave Coupling in an Operational Wave System: The New Copernicus Marine IBI Wave Forecast Service

Impacts of an Altimetric Wave Data Assimilation Scheme and Currents-Wave Coupling in an Operational Wave System: The New Copernicus Marine IBI Wave Forecast Service

Fit-for-Purpose Information for Offshore Wind Farming Applications—Part-II: Gap Analysis and Recommendations

Monitoring and Forecasting the Ocean State and Biogeochemical Processes in the Black Sea: Recent Developments in the Copernicus Marine Service

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