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Promoting best practices in ocean forecasting through an Operational Readiness Level
Alvarez Fanjul, E.; Ciliberti, S.; Pearlman, J.; Wilmer-Becker, K.; Bahurel, P.; Ardhuin, F.; Arnaud, A.; Azizzadenesheli, K.; Aznar, R.; Bell, M.; Bertino, L.; Behera, S.; Brassington, G.; Calewaert, J. B.; Capet, A.; Chassignet, E.; Ciavatta, S.; Cirano, M.; Clementi, E.; Cornacchia, L.; Cossarini, G.; Coro, G.; Corney, S.; Davidson, F.; Drevillon, M.; Drillet, Y.; Dussurget, R.; El Serafy, G.; Fearon, G.; Fennel, K.; Ford, D.; Le Galloudec, O.; Huang, X.; Lellouche, J. M.; Heimbach, P.; Hernandez, F.; Hogan, P.; Hoteit, I.; Joseph, S.; Josey, S.; Le Traon, P. -Y.; Libralato, S.; Mancini, M.; Martin, M.; Matte, P.; McConnell, T.; Melet, A.; Miyazawa, Y.; Moore, A. M.; Novellino, A.; O’Donncha, F.; Porter, A.; Qiao, F.; Regan, H.; Robert-Jones, J.; Sanikommu, S.; Schiller, A.; Siddorn, J.; Sotillo, M. G.; Staneva, J.; Thomas-Courcoux, C.; Thupaki, P.; Tonani, M.; Garcia Valdecasas, J. M.; Veitch, J.; von Schuckmann, K.; Wan, L.; Wilkin, J.; Zhong, A.; Zufic, R. (2024). Promoting best practices in ocean forecasting through an Operational Readiness Level. Front. Mar. Sci. 11: 1443284. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2024.1443284
In: Frontiers in Marine Science. Frontiers Media: Lausanne. e-ISSN 2296-7745
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Keyword
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    operational oceanography, ocean predictions, ocean observations, best practices, standards, data sharing, interoperability, digital twins
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  • Calewaert, J.-B.
  • Capet, A.
Abstract
    Predicting the ocean state in a reliable and interoperable way, while ensuring high-quality products, requires forecasting systems that synergistically combine science-based methodologies with advanced technologies for timely, user-oriented solutions. Achieving this objective necessitates the adoption of best practices when implementing ocean forecasting services, resulting in the proper design of system components and the capacity to evolve through different levels of complexity. The vision of OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Center, endorsed by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030, is to support this challenge by developing a “predicted ocean based on a shared and coordinated global effort” and by working within a collaborative framework that encompasses worldwide expertise in ocean science and technology. To measure the capacity of ocean forecasting systems, the OceanPrediction Decade Collaborative Center proposes a novel approach based on the definition of an Operational Readiness Level (ORL). This approach is designed to guide and promote the adoption of best practices by qualifying and quantifying the overall operational status. Considering three identified operational categories - production, validation, and data dissemination - the proposed ORL is computed through a cumulative scoring system. This method is determined by fulfilling specific criteria, starting from a given base level and progressively advancing to higher levels. The goal of ORL and the computed scores per operational category is to support ocean forecasters in using and producing ocean data, information, and knowledge. This is achieved through systems that attain progressively higher levels of readiness, accessibility, and interoperability by adopting best practices that will be linked to the future design of standards and tools. This paper discusses examples of the application of this methodology, concluding on the advantages of its adoption as a reference tool to encourage and endorse services in joining common frameworks.
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