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Ocean prediction: present status and state of the art (OPSR)
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02 Jun 2025
 | OPSR | Chapter 8.5
 | 02 Jun 2025 | OPSR | Chapter 8.5

Distributed environments for ocean forecasting: the role of cloud computing

Stefania Ciliberti and Gianpaolo Coro

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This review explores how cloud computing technology and its foundational concepts can enhance operational forecasting with scalable, flexible, and measurable resources. It highlights its benefits for the ocean value chain in support of ocean data management, forecasting system infrastructure, data analysis, visualization of ocean forecasts, dissemination, and outreach, showcasing real-world initiatives from the weather and ocean community.
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