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Mediterranean Ocean Forecasting System: toward environmental predictions - the results
Editor(s): N. Pinardi


Preface

   
The assessment of temperature and salinity sampling strategies in the Mediterranean Sea: idealized and real cases
F. Raicich
Ocean Sci., 2, 97-112, 2006
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 855 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  30 Aug 2006
Atmospheric forcing by ALADIN/MFSTEP and MFSTEP oriented tunings
R. Brožková, M. Derková, M. Belluš, and A. Farda
Ocean Sci., 2, 113-121, 2006
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 2459 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  01 Sep 2006
Simulating biomass assimilation in a Mediterranean ecosystem model using SOFA: setup and identical twin experiments
G. Crispi, M. Pacciaroni, and D. Viezzoli
Ocean Sci., 2, 123-136, 2006
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 2794 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  05 Oct 2006
Analysis of the circulation and shelf-slope exchanges in the continental margin of the northwestern Mediterranean
A. Jordi, G. Basterretxea, A. Orfila, and J. Tintoré
Ocean Sci., 2, 173-181, 2006
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1254 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  17 Oct 2006
Study of the combined effects of data assimilation and grid nesting in ocean models – application to the Gulf of Lions
L. Vandenbulcke, A. Barth, M. Rixen, A. Alvera-Azcarate, Z. Ben Bouallegue, and J. M. Beckers
Ocean Sci., 2, 213-222, 2006
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 5528 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  31 Oct 2006
Implementation of position assimilation for ARGO floats in a realistic Mediterranean Sea OPA model and twin experiment testing
V. Taillandier and A. Griffa
Ocean Sci., 2, 223-236, 2006
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 653 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  22 Nov 2006
Assessment of the impact of TS assimilation from ARGO floats in the Mediterranean Sea
A. Griffa, A. Molcard, F. Raicich, and V. Rupolo
Ocean Sci., 2, 237-248, 2006
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1053 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  05 Dec 2006
Transformation of Levantine Intermediate Water tracked by MEDARGO floats in the Western Mediterranean
M. Emelianov, J. Font, A. Turiel, C. Millot, J. Solé, P.-M. Poulain, A. Julià, and M.-R. Vitrià
Ocean Sci., 2, 281-290, 2006
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 10596 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  08 Dec 2006
A nested circulation model for the North Aegean Sea
V. Kourafalou and K. Tsiaras
Ocean Sci., 3, 1-16, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 4225 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  24 Jan 2007
The Sicily Channel Regional Model forecasting system: initial boundary conditions sensitivity and case study evaluation
S. Gaberšek, R. Sorgente, S. Natale, A. Ribotti, A. Olita, M. Astraldi, and M. Borghini
Ocean Sci., 3, 31-41, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 3680 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  30 Jan 2007
Factors affecting the quality of XBT data – results of analyses on profiles from the Western Mediterranean Sea
F. Reseghetti, M. Borghini, and G. M. R. Manzella
Ocean Sci., 3, 59-75, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 3443 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  08 Feb 2007
Modeling of the circulation in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea with the Princeton Ocean Model
M. A. Ahumada and A. Cruzado
Ocean Sci., 3, 77-89, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 4978 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  09 Feb 2007
Modelling the cohesive sediment transport in the marine environment: the case of Thermaikos Gulf
Y. N. Krestenitis, K. D. Kombiadou, and Y. G. Savvidis
Ocean Sci., 3, 91-104, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 5487 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  13 Feb 2007
M3A system (2000–2005) – operation and maintenance
G. Petihakis, P. Drakopoulos, C. Nittis, V. Zervakis, C. Christodoulou, and C. Tziavos
Ocean Sci., 3, 117-128, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 774 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  23 Feb 2007
Daily oceanographic analyses by Mediterranean Forecasting System at the basin scale
S. Dobricic, N. Pinardi, M. Adani, M. Tonani, C. Fratianni, A. Bonazzi, and V. Fernandez
Ocean Sci., 3, 149-157, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 804 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  08 Mar 2007
Development of an automatic multiple launcher for expendable probes
G. Zappalà, F. Reseghetti, and G. M. R. Manzella
Ocean Sci., 3, 173-178, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1673 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  03 Apr 2007
An observing system for the collection of fishery and oceanographic data
P. Falco, A. Belardinelli, A. Santojanni, N. Cingolani, A. Russo, and E. Arneri
Ocean Sci., 3, 189-203, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 5259 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  02 May 2007
Simulations of ARGO profilers and of surface floating objects: applications in MFSTEP
C. Pizzigalli and V. Rupolo
Ocean Sci., 3, 205-222, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 2363 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  04 May 2007
The M3A multi-sensor buoy network of the Mediterranean Sea
K. Nittis, C. Tziavos, R. Bozzano, V. Cardin, Y. Thanos, G. Petihakis, M. E. Schiano, and F. Zanon
Ocean Sci., 3, 229-243, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 2827 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  21 May 2007
The improvements of the ships of opportunity program in MFS-TEP
G. M. R. Manzella, F. Reseghetti, G. Coppini, M. Borghini, A. Cruzado, C. Galli, I. Gertman, T. Gervais, D. Hayes, C. Millot, A. Murashkovsky, E. Özsoy, C. Tziavos, Z. Velasquez, and G. Zodiatis
Ocean Sci., 3, 245-258, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1117 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  23 May 2007
Improved near real time surface wind resolution over the Mediterranean Sea
A. Bentamy, H.-L. Ayina, P. Queffeulou, D. Croize-Fillon, and V. Kerbaol
Ocean Sci., 3, 259-271, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 947 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  24 May 2007
Effects of the 2003 European heatwave on the Central Mediterranean Sea: surface fluxes and the dynamical response
A. Olita, R. Sorgente, S. Natale, S. Gaberšek, A. Ribotti, A. Bonanno, and B. Patti
Ocean Sci., 3, 273-289, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 2462 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  24 May 2007
Observing the Mediterranean Sea from space: 21 years of Pathfinder-AVHRR sea surface temperatures (1985 to 2005): re-analysis and validation
S. Marullo, B. Buongiorno Nardelli, M. Guarracino, and R. Santoleri
Ocean Sci., 3, 299-310, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 6602 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  30 May 2007
Development of a new expendable probe for the study of pelagic ecosystems from voluntary observing ships
M. Marcelli, A. Di Maio, D. Donis, U. Mainardi, and G. M. R. Manzella
Ocean Sci., 3, 311-320, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 4308 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  04 Jun 2007
Assessment of the importance of the current-wave coupling in the shelf ocean forecasts
G. Jordà, R. Bolaños, M. Espino, and A. Sánchez-Arcilla
Ocean Sci., 3, 345-362, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1531 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  11 Jul 2007
MedArgo: a drifting profiler program in the Mediterranean Sea
P.-M. Poulain, R. Barbanti, J. Font, A. Cruzado, C. Millot, I. Gertman, A. Griffa, A. Molcard, V. Rupolo, S. Le Bras, and L. Petit de la Villeon
Ocean Sci., 3, 379-395, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 3934 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  08 Aug 2007
Assimilation of ocean colour data into a Biogeochemical Flux Model of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
G. Triantafyllou, G. Korres, I. Hoteit, G. Petihakis, and A. C. Banks
Ocean Sci., 3, 397-410, 2007
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 3420 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  21 Aug 2007
A high-resolution free-surface model of the Mediterranean Sea
M. Tonani, N. Pinardi, S. Dobricic, I. Pujol, and C. Fratianni
Ocean Sci., 4, 1-14, 2008
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1281 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  24 Jan 2008
Operational ocean forecasting in the Eastern Mediterranean: implementation and evaluation
G. Zodiatis, R. Lardner, D. R. Hayes, G. Georgiou, S. Sofianos, N. Skliris, and A. Lascaratos
Ocean Sci., 4, 31-47, 2008
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 47063 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  04 Feb 2008
Operational ocean models in the Adriatic Sea: a skill assessment
J. Chiggiato and P. Oddo
Ocean Sci., 4, 61-71, 2008
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1025 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  15 Feb 2008
Eastern Mediterranean biogeochemical flux model – Simulations of the pelagic ecosystem
G. Petihakis, G. Triantafyllou, K. Tsiaras, G. Korres, A. Pollani, and I. Hoteit
Ocean Sci., 5, 29-46, 2009
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1203 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  20 Feb 2009
"Scale oriented" embedded modeling of the North-Western Mediterranean in the frame of MFSTEP
C. Estournel, F. Auclair, M. Lux, C. Nguyen, and P. Marsaleix
Ocean Sci., 5, 73-90, 2009
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 4591 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  27 Apr 2009
Mediterranean Forecasting System: forecast and analysis assessment through skill scores
M. Tonani, N. Pinardi, C. Fratianni, J. Pistoia, S. Dobricic, S. Pensieri, M. de Alfonso, and K. Nittis
Ocean Sci., 5, 649-660, 2009
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 1000 KB)   Discussion Paper (OSD)


  07 Dec 2009
Preface "Operational oceanography in the Mediterranean Sea: the second stage of development"
N. Pinardi and G. Coppini
Ocean Sci., 6, 263-267, 2010
Abstract   Final Revised Paper (PDF, 422 KB)


  18 Feb 2010
 

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