SE.OF Oceanographic Forecast Model, HIROMB BS01 - Historical Analysis Data

DESCRIPTION The data set contains historical analysis data from the HIROMB forecasting model. This means that only data for the first time step has been selected for each time point. Forecast data are not included. HIROMB BS01 is an oceanographic forecast model that describes the state of the ocean for a number of physical parameters. Every 6 hours, a 60-hour forecast is run based on data assimilation of available observations. The input data are the HIRLAM meteorological forecast model (C11) and the river data from the HBV model. Forecasts are made for e.g. temperature, salinity, currents, water levels and ice. The area covered by HIROMB BS01 is the entire Baltic Sea and the west coast of Sweden (Kattegat and Skagerrak). The western border runs just west of the northern tip of Jutland. Coordinates The coordinates of the area are given by the corners: 65.9N, 9.38 E 53.7N, 39.23 E The grid squares are 1 nautical mile (approx. 2*2 km) USE At SMHI, data from HIROMB is used for water level warnings, ice forecasts, investigations for offshore construction and insurance matters. HIROMB data is also used as input to oil spill modelling in SeatrackWeb. External users use HIROMB as input to their own oceanographic models via the international HIROMB collaboration. The Swedish Defence Forces, the Swedish Rescue Services Agency, weather services in the UK, Denmark and Norway, as well as some municipalities and nuclear power plants use HIROMB data. FORMAT Data is delivered in GRIB format. Information to facilitate its use can be found at: https://www.smhi.se/data/oppna-data/grib-format-1.30761