Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Building Resilience to Climate Change
ITALY
LCFS (Lazio Coast Forecasting System)
ABOUT
- Application Objectives:
- Supporting ecosystem restoration through modelling and observations.
- Application definition:
- Development of advanced vegetation module to be included in the coupled wave-circulation system based on SHYFEM-MPI and WAVEWATCH III. The new implementation will be applied to the areas of Emilia Romagna and Lazio coast in Italy. Definition of science-based best-practices for restoration.
EXISTING TECHNOLOGY
- Simple formulation for vegetation representation (rigid approach).
- Constant vegetation parameters throughout the domain.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
- Advanced formulation for modelling the vegetation.
- Inclusion of several morphological traits or plant species throughout the domain.
• Data/inputs from WP2/3
- Satellite data for calibration and validation of the wave and circulation models including the vegetation module In situ vegetation parameters.
• Data/inputs from WP6/7
- Modelling framework enhanced with coastal Data Assimilation and improved boundary representation.
• Potential identified challenges/barriers for development
- Computational time.
SPAIN
WMOP (Western Mediterranean Operational Modelling System)
ABOUT
- Application Objectives:
- Monitor & visualize sub-regional MHWs in the Med Sea from event detection in real-time to long-term variations of characteristics since 1982.
- Application definition:
- Improve the detection and prediction of MHWs at local and sub-regional scales using new generation of high-resolution products.
EXISTING TECHNOLOGY
Use of daily SST products in the Med from Copernicus Marine Service (REP-5km & NRT-6km satellite obs, analysis & forecasts-4km). Methodology from Hobday et al. (2016). Ref period 1982-2015.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
• Data/inputs from WP2/3
- Merged sensors SST (L3S) 1 km – Year 2020 – North Adriatic
• Data/inputs from WP6/7
- WMOP – 2km – Year 2024 – WMed
- AdriFS – Adriatic
• Potential identified challenges/barriers for development
- L3, access, format (netcdf).
WP3 – Validation and implementation of high - resolution coastal observations
Lead : NERSC
assess the improvement of the pan-European innovative coastal observations designed in WP3.
Specific objectives of WP3 :
- Assess the improvement of the retrieval of the EOVs in coastal areas, previously developed in WP2
- Validate and prepare the development of the added-value product, previously designed in WP2
- Boost the use of coastal observations for satellite Cal/Val purposes
- Validate improvements in in situ coastal and river (WP4-5) data access, processing, tracking and traceability
- Provide the final version of enhanced in situ and remote-sensing data to improve the ocean predictability through data assimilation and assessment (WP6-7) and for coastal services (WP8-9)
- Adapt the data products based on user needs and feedback to improve data up take (link with WP10-11)
Tolosa, CROCO
FRANCE
ABOUT
- Application Objectives:
- Improve storm surge forecasts on the Atlantic French coast.
- Application definition:
- Development of corrective post-processing, using CMEMS products, for the French operational surge forecasting system based on Tolosa-SW.
EXISTING/NEW TECHNOLOGY
Barotropic model TOLOSA-SW operated daily by Météo-France (French weather service). 3D physical processes, MSL rise and wave-setup not represented.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Correct surges and water levels forecasts via filtering IBI 3D low frequency dynamics and a ML-assisted calibration method.
• Data/inputs from WP2/3
- Satellite observations.
• Data/inputs from WP4/5
- Rivers inputs.
• Data/inputs from WP6/7
- Interfacing methods.
• Potential identified challenges/barriers for development
- Computational time.
DENMARK, GERMANY
DKSS
ABOUT
- Application Objectives:
- To demonstrate improved storm surge and high sea forecast in the Baltic-North Sea by integrating coastal satellite products, CMEMS and local forecast.
- Application definition:
- DMI operational ocean-wave models HBM-WAM will be used to investigate impact of waves on sea level in Danish waters in Baltic-North Sea. Coastal erosion and flooding studies will performed using XBeach model.
EXISTING TECHNOLOGY
In current Danish forecasting systems, wave information has not been included in storm surge forecast and coastal flooding modelling.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Improved high sea forecast and storm surge forecast in Danish waters.
• Data/inputs from WP2/3
- CNES 20 Hz Satellite Altimetry.
• Data/inputs from WP4/5
- Estuary-resolving HBM.
• Data/inputs from WP6/7
- Applying multi-model ensemble to improve wave forecast.
• Potential identified challenges/barriers for development
- Lack of nearshore wave observation.
- Resolving wave runup and overtopping for coastal erosion and flooding.
PORTUGAL
MOHID-LisOcean
ABOUT
- Application Objectives:
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Develop methodologies to better integrate observation and modelling systems in support of the Lisbon port.
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- Application definition:
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Improved extreme water level events forecast by modelling compound floodings from the combination of waves, tides and river discharge.
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EXISTING TECHNOLOGY
Baroclinic 3D LisOcean model based on MOHID Water for the Lisbon Metropolitan Area with a horizontal resolution of 0.0028° downscaled from Global Copernicus model. Coupled with near-real time river discharges from Tagus and Sado rivers. Not coupled with waves.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
Couple with wave models up to the coastal structure level (MOHID + SWAN + Xbeach). Include watershed models around the estuarine area (MOHID Land). Test direct downscallin from IBI-MFC.
• Data/inputs from WP2/3
- Satellite Derived Bathymetry.
• Data/inputs from WP4/5
- Rivers inputs (observed and modelled).
• Data/inputs from WP6/7
- Interfacing methods.
• Potential identified challenges/barriers for development
- Coupling difficulties and lack of data for validation.
WP10 – Communication, Dissemination, Exploitation planning; co-design and stakeholder engagement.
Lead: MOi
The objective of WP10 is to implement the communication, dissemination, exploitation and stakeholder engagement activities of FOCCUS to maximize the impact of the project in WP11.
This will be achieved by
- Designing and preparing the implementation of a detailed Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation (CDE) Plan, including communication activities.
- Engaging key stakeholders from the onset of the project with the codesign of R&I activities, inventory of existing coastal systems operated for Member States and involvement of the National Marine Stakeholder Forum.
- Define the conditions for exploitation of the projects elements with Member States (including IPR)
WP11 – Communication, Dissemination, Exploitation, Stakeholder Engagement - Full implementation; Uptake in Copernicus Marine
Lead: MOi
The overall objective of WP11 is to maximise the impact of the project through an effective campaign of communication, dissemination, exploitation and engagement activities to targeted audiences. This will be achieved by a full implementation of activities outlined in the CDE Plan (D10.1) and through the definition of the long-term exploitation of the project through a transfer toward the Copernicus Marine Service. Specific Objectives of WP11 are to:
- Build upon WP10 to further promote the project itself and its results to targeted audiences and other relevant stakeholders;
- Maximise the visibility and shared benefits of the project;
- Maximise the integration of the project outcomes, products and services in Copernicus Marine;
- Maximise the project uptake, exploitation and impact by and for stakeholders
WP8 – Coastal Modelling Systems - validation and demonstration
Lead : CMCC
This WP overall objective is to design coastal applications able to demonstrate how to better address the selected ESCs compared to the state-of-the-art. Each application will consider the usage and show the value of observations (WP2) and models (WP4,6) improvements. Reference users communities are: climate, weather and marine services, ocean health and ocean changes.
- Demonstrate the usefulness of the advancement of the observing and modelling systems through the co-design of applications in support to MS requirements;
- Set up applications to manage and protect the coastal zone, support sustainable blue economy, and build resilience of the coastal zone.
WP9 – Building, validation and demonstration of Coastal Applications
Lead: DELTARES
This WP overall objective is to implement improvements, validate and demonstrate the applications designed in Phase 1 (WP8). A specific task will showcase the value of improvements and their benefit for MS and reference user communities (e.g., climate, weather and marine services, ocean health and ocean changes).
- Build, validate and demonstrate the applications in support to MS requirements;
- Asses the quality of Applications and gather feedback
WP9 – Building, validation and demonstration of Coastal Applications
Lead : Deltares
Implement improvements, validate and demonstrate the applications designed in Phase 1 (WP8). A specific task will showcase the value of improvements and their benefit for MS and reference user communities (e.g., climate, weather and marine services, ocean health and ocean changes).
Specific objectives of WP9 :
- Build, validate and demonstrate the applications in support to MS requirements
- Asses the quality of Applications and gather feedback
WP10 – Communication, Dissemination, Exploitation planning; co-design and stakeholder engagement.
Lead : MOi
The objective of WP10 is to implement the communication, dissemination, exploitation and stakeholder engagement activities of FOCCUS to maximize the impact of the project in WP11.
This will be achieved by
- Designing and preparing the implementation of a detailed Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation (CDE) Plan, including communication activities.
- Engaging key stakeholders from the onset of the project with the codesign of R&I activities, inventory of existing coastal systems operated for MS and involvement of the National Marine Stakeholder Forum.
- Define the conditions for exploitation of the projects elements with MS (including IPR).
WP11 – Communication, Dissemination, Exploitation, Stakeholder Engagement - Full implementation. Uptake in Copernicus Marine
Lead : MOi
The overall objective of WP11 is to maximise the impact of the project through an effective campaign of communication, dissemination, exploitation and engagement activities to targeted audiences. This will be achieved by a full implementation of activities outlined in the CDE Plan (D10.1) and through the definition of the long-term exploitation of the project through a transfer toward the Copernicus Marine Service. Specific Objectives of WP11 are to:
- Build upon WP10 to further promote the project itself and its results to targeted audiences and other relevant stakeholders;
- Maximise the visibility and shared benefits of the project;
- Maximise the integration of the project outcomes, products and services in Copernicus Marine;
- Maximise the project uptake, exploitation and impact by and for stakeholders.
WP11 – Communication, Dissemination, Exploitation, Stakeholder Engagement - Full implementation. Uptake in Copernicus Marine
Lead : MOi
Maximise the impact of the project through an effective campaign of communication, dissemination, exploitation and engagement activities to targeted audiences. This will be achieved by a full implementation of activities outlined in the CDE Plan (D10.1) and through the definition of the long-term exploitation of the project through a transfer toward the Copernicus Marine Service.
Specific objectives of WP11 :
- Build upon WP10 to further promote the project itself and its results to targeted audiences and other relevant stakeholders
- Maximise the visibility and shared benefits of the project
- Maximise the integration of the project outcomes, products and services in Copernicus Marine
- Maximise the project uptake, exploitation and impact by and for stakeholders
