Harvard Ocean Prediction System
Srokosz et al., 1997; McGillicuddy et al., 1999;
Popova, 2001
Includes:
- open ocean regional model
- 6-cpt ecosystem model
- nitrate, phytoplankton, 2 zooplankton, detritus, ammonium
- data assimilation
- temperature, salinity, nitrate, chlorophyll, 2 zooplankton,
  physical forcing
Resolution:
- typically 2km for 200kmx200km domain
Can be used…
- …to model data post-cruise
- …to predict field evolution on cruise
-near real-time