Cyprus coastal ocean forecasting and observing system

Abstract

A complete operational oceanographic forecasting and observing system has been developed in Cyprus, covering the coastal and open deep sea areas around Cyprus and the Levantine Basin, and has been operational since early 2002. The system is called CYCOFOS-Cyprus Coastal Ocean Forecasting and Observing System-and integrates the main features, which are required in GOOS, EuroGOOS and MedGOOS design. CYCOFOS is a result of several years of oceanographic research activities carried out in the framework of EU projects such as the MFSPP, MAMA and MedGLOSS. The CYCOFOS at present consists of several modules that provide regular NRT oceanographic information, both to local and sub-regional end-users in the Levantine Basin. © 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.