The Mediterranean analysis and forecasting physical system for the Copernicus Marine Service: description and skill assessment

The Mediterranean Analysis and Forecasting Physical System, Med-Currents, developed in the framework of the Copernicus Marine Service (CMEMS), is a numerical ocean prediction system that operationally produces the analysis of the current ocean state as well as daily updates of the following 10 days forecast of the main physical parameters for the Mediterranean Sea. The system is continuously upgraded following users requirements. The latest operational system is presented. Objectives:Present the actual operational system (Entrance In Service 22-March-2018), Med-Currents at CMEMS V4 with: increased grid resolution from 1/16o to 1/24o in the horizontal and from 72 to 141 vertical levels; modified bathymetry; increased n. of fresh water river inputs; updated physical numerical model; updated data assimilation scheme. Show the product quality assessment performed in order to provide the skill of the system.