RTOFS (Atlantic) is a basin-scale ocean forecast system based on
the
HYbrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM).
The model is run once a day, completing at about 1400Z. Each run starts
with a 24 hour assimiliation hindcast and produces ocean surface forecasts
every hour and full volume forecasts every 24 hours from
the 0000Z nowcast out to 120 hours.
RTOFS (Atlantic) model data
is available after
1400 UTC (9 AM EST).
Nowcast/Forecast graphics are
updated around
1600 UTC (11 AM EST).
The latest RTOFS (Atlantic) Sea Surface Temperature nowcast Click to enlarge
Forecast Zones
Click to open the viewer for the selected zone (latest model run)
Descriptions of the main menu options
The following selections are available from the main menu at the top of the
page.
Compare with Obs | Daily satellite and model SST comparisons |
Data Assim | Analysis of the assimilation of observational data
into the model |
RTOFS & WOCE | Comparison of vertical cross sections of the model basin
with World Ocean Circulation Experiment section data. |
Graphics Viewer | Daily suite of graphical analyses of the model
outputs. All of the model parameters (temperature, salinity, sea surface
height, mixed layer depth, and velocities) are sampled at a variety of
depths. |
Data Access | How to get and use the
model data. Information is available on the data formats used as well as
methods of accessing the data interactively. |
About the Model | Background information on the RTOFS
model |
Disclaimer
While RTOFS (Atlantic) is an operational model, we cannot guarantee the
timeliness or accuracy of the model data and figures offered on this site.
Please see our disclaimer for more information.
Questions or Comments?
We welcome any questions or comments you may have on the RTOFS (Atlantic) system.
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discussions on the model.
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