Arctic ROOS and Ocean Prediction DCC Joint Workshop: Navigating the Future of Arctic Ocean and Sea Ice Forecasting

EuroGOOS’ Arctic ROOS and the Arctic Regional Team of the Ocean Prediction DCC co-hosted a specialized online workshop on Ocean and Sea Ice Forecasting in the Arctic, on 17-18 January 2024. This event is designed to enhance understanding of the challenges and advancements in Arctic Ocean and sea ice forecasting, encompassing observations and numerical modeling. The exchange of ideas through discussions and presentations will offer participants valuable insights into the present state and future trajectories of Arctic forecasting. Additionally, the discussions will extend to downstream user services and applications, shedding light on upcoming priorities. Facilitated by dynamic interactions, the workshop aims to identify and suggest improvements to current forecasting methods, contributing significantly to the ongoing initiatives of Arctic ROOS and the Arctic Regional Team of the Ocean Prediction DCC.

The first day will commence with an overview of the missions of Arctic ROOS and the Ocean Prediction DCC, followed by a keynote address by Laurent Bertino (NERSC) on "Forecasting Salinity in the Arctic." Session 1 will delve into forecast services, and Session 2 will focus on observations for forecasting.

The second day will kick off with a recap of the highlights from Day 1, setting the stage for a keynote presentation by Maria Høegh Berdahl (European Commission DG DEFIS) discussing the Copernicus Arctic Hub, a new initiative of the EU implemented by Mercator Ocean International. Session 3 will pivot towards downstream user services and practical applications, while Session 4 will delve into charting the course ahead, considering upcoming priorities. The day will conclude with an interactive general discussion and the final closure of the workshop.

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