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Evaluation of numerical models by FerryBox and fixed platform in situ data in the southern North Sea
Institute of Coastal Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht GmbH, Max-Planck-Str. 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
F. Janssen
Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie, Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 78, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
J. Siddorn
Met Office, Exeter, UK
W. Petersen
Institute of Coastal Research, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht GmbH, Max-Planck-Str. 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
S. Dick
Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie, Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 78, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
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Short summary
Automated measurement systems called FerryBox are installed on cargo ships in the North Sea. Operational model forecasts have been compared to FerryBox data of water temperature and salinity. We wanted to know how well the simulations agree with the observations. We found out that water temperature simulation gives satisfying results, while salinity simulation still could be improved. It turned out that assimilation of observational data into operational models gives strong benefits.
Automated measurement systems called FerryBox are installed on cargo ships in the North Sea....
