Regional Ocean Forecasting Systems

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Regional Ocean Forecasting Systems

The ROFS Division addresses the following streams of activities:

  • Managing and Enhancing the Copernicus Mediterranean and Black Sea Systems
    The division leads efforts in coordinating, optimizing, and developing reanalysis, analysis, and forecast systems for the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions within the Copernicus Marine Service.
  • Development of Regional Ocean Modeling and Data Assimilation
    The division develops and implements state-of-the-art regional ocean models and data assimilation systems specifically targeting the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions and it is involved in the innovation, design and development of regional forecasting systems, including coupled and ensemble forecasting systems.
  • Optimizing Operational Chains
    The division is committed to the continuous maintenance, optimization, and enhancement of operational chains for forecasting systems in the Mediterranean (MedFS), Black Sea (BSFS), and Global Ocean (GOFS16) domains.
  • Streamlining Data Management
    The division implements data management, archiving, and delivery tools to facilitate the access of critical data for forecasting activities.

ROFS projects

  • ENMASSE: Enhancing NEMO for Marine Applications and Services

    The Enhancing NEMO for Marine Applications and Services (ENMASSE) project represents a…


  • IRIDE Lot 1

    The IRIDE program is an innovative project undertaken by the Italian government…


  • Copernicus Marine Service – Black Sea Monitoring and Forecasting Centre (BLK MFC)

    Black Sea – Monitoring and Forecasting Centre (BLK MFC) provides regular and…

  • ROFS publications

    The Eastern Mediterranean Sea mean sea level decadal slowdown: the effects of the water budget

    Borile  F. , Pinardi N., Lyubartsev V., Ghani M.H., Navarra A., Alessandri J., Clementi E., Coppini G., Mentaschi L., Verri G., da Costa V.S., Scoccimarro E., Misurale F., Novellino A., Oddo P.
    2025, Frontiers in Climate, doi: 10.3389/fclim.2025.1472731

    Published articles


    Glider observations in the Western Mediterranean Sea: their assimilation and impact assessment using four analysis and forecasting systems

    Aydogdu A., Escudier R.; Hernandez Lasheras J., Amadio C.; Pistoia J., Zarokanellos N.; Cossarini G.; Remy E.; Mourre B.
    2025, Frontiers in Marine Science, doi: 10.3389/fmars.2025.1456463

    Published articles


    Non-negligible impact of Stokes drift and wave-driven Eulerian currents on simulated surface particle dispersal in the Mediterranean Sea

    Rühs S.; van den Bremer T.; Clementi E., Denes M.C., Moulin A., Van Sebille E.
    2025, Ocean Science, doi: 10.5194/os-21-217-2025

    Published articles

    Division Director

    Emanuela Clementi

    Division Manager

    Sara Calò

    Contacts

    Via Marco Biagi, 5 — 73100 Lecce, Italy
    [email protected]
    0832 1902411

    Research Units

    Leader
    Francesco Maicu

    The Mediterranean Sea Modeling Research Unit leads research activities focused on model development, setup, implementation, and qualification to ensure continuous improvement of the Mediterranean Sea modeling system. These efforts enhance understanding of basin dynamics and improve forecasting capabilities within the operational system. A close collaboration with the Black Sea Modeling RU ensures ongoing exchange and the implementation of a unified strategy across both regions.

    Leader
    Diana Azevedo

    The Black Sea Modeling Research Unit leads research activities focused on model development, setup, implementation, and qualification to ensure continuous improvement of the Black Sea modeling system. These efforts enhance understanding of basin dynamics and improve forecasting capabilities within the operational system. A close collaboration with the Mediterranean Sea Modeling RU ensures ongoing exchange and the implementation of a unified strategy across both regions.

    Leader
    Ali Aydogdu

    The Mediterranean Sea Data Assimilation Research Unit focuses on advancing data assimilation techniques through research, setup, implementation, and qualification, with the goal of continuously improving the Mediterranean Sea assimilation system. These advancements deepen our understanding of the impacts of observational data ingestion on basin dynamics and strengthen the Mediterranean Sea analysis and reanalysis systems. This RU works closely with the Black Sea Data Assimilation RU to maintain alignment and pursue a shared strategic approach.

    Leader
    Eric Jansen

    The Black Sea Data Assimilation Research Unit focuses on advancing data assimilation techniques through research, setup, implementation, and qualification, with the goal of continuously improving the Black Sea assimilation system. These advancements deepen our understanding of the impacts of observational data on basin dynamics and strengthen the Black Sea analysis and reanalysis systems. This RU works closely with the Mediterranean Sea Data Assimilation RU to maintain alignment and pursue a shared strategic approach.

    Leader
    Massimiliano Drudi

    The Research to Operations Research Unit is responsible for designing and implementing flexible environments to conduct and evaluate R&D numerical experiments, and for setting up operational chains. The RU also implements continuous integration procedures to ensure R&D advancements are smoothly moved into the production framework. Additional specific objectives of this RU are the design and implementation of operational solutions for potential failures, and the optimal use of computational resources for both R&D and operational systems.

    Leader
    Rita Lecci

    The Research Unit for Operations and Data Management is responsible for operational chains and data management within ROFS Division. It ensures secure access to computational resources and oversees operational chains, including their implementation, maintenance, and recovery, with minimal human intervention. This unit also establishes Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to define delivery times and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and other essential metrics to ensure operational standards are met. Additionally, the unit handles the management of internal and external datasets, ensuring their integrity, availability, and archiving, while supporting data sharing with external partners and client services.

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