1/15° North Atlantic and Mediterranean

Multivariate assimilation in high resolution system

With this new version, the Mercator forecast system reaches a notable quality level and becomes a reference model in the North Atlantic.

1. Select bulletin date

Public name :	High-resolution North Atlantic and Mediterranean
System name :	PSY2V2
Model configuration :	PAM
Assimilation scheme :	SAM1V2 (altimetry + SST + in situ)
Geographic coverage :	North Atlantic between 9°N and 70°N and Mediterranean sea
Resolution :	1/15°
Operational :	Start: June 2005 - End: October 2008
Previous version (PSY2V1):	click here
Next version (PSY2V3):	click here

2. Select one of our 5 image products

10 parameters, 5 depths, from surface to bottom and 3 forecast ranges (Please consult the handbook) :


Whole maps	Zonal maps*	Animations

Sections	Moorings	Validation bulletin

*Free access to data over 30 days old. Access to real-time zonal data needs prior authorization. Please fill the on-line form

Whole mappings permit a global modelled domain vision.

Zonal mappings permit a particular interesting area vision.

Animations allow you to visualize temporal evolution on your favourite area or time period.

Sections describe ocean from surface to bottom. 10 sections across Atlantic are proposed.

Moorings are reference points located in particular interesting ocean locations. Moorings mappings describe data time evolution at the mooring location.

Validation bulletins are maps representing the differences between the model computation and the in situ measurement made by available in situ sensors.

October 8 - 22, 2008 Assimilation technical bulletin