The turn of the tide

At Rijkswaterstaat a forecasting system for water level, currents and salinity has been set up in the past years. The components have been developed by the National institute for Coastal and marine management of Rijkswaterstaat. This system contains rhe numerical models from large scale continental shelves to small-scale 3D coastal zones, extended with data assimilation tools. The introduction of this system took place side by side with applications already in existence, data streams, and operational products, which need extra attention so as not to be disturbed. The existing needs are supported and extended and new ways to use more benefits are explored. The main goal is to distribute this data to existing and new users and prove the validity of this forecasting system in safety and economic activities all around the North Sea. nationally and internationally.