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Riding the Tide with FES2014: A Better Atlas, But Still Some Shallow Waters
The FES2014 global ocean tide atlas significantly improves tidal predictions, especially in shelf and coastal areas, compared to previous versions. This was achieved through advancements in unstructured grid flexible resolution, hydrodynamic tidal solutions, and ensemble data assimilation techniques.
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Posibles conflictos de intereses
The authors received funding from CNES (French Space Agency) and OSTST/TOSCA (INSU), which could potentially influence the research direction and interpretation of results. However, the paper undergoes peer review, mitigating this concern, and no overt bias is evident.
Limitaciones identificadas
Limited detail on bathymetry processing and limitations
While the authors do acknowledge that model bathymetry remains a limiting error in prior hydrodynamic solutions, they state that it is still the "overwhelming priority" and "enormous efforts have been dedicated to this" in the FES2014 configuration. However, more specifics on these efforts and their limitations would strengthen the paper. Additionally, the composite nature of the bathymetry, drawing from various sources with potentially varying accuracies and resolutions, introduces inherent uncertainties that are not fully addressed.
Lack of visual/detailed description for bathymetry perturbation regions
The authors mention using 19 regions for bathymetry perturbations but do not provide a map or a detailed description of these regions. Understanding the spatial distribution of these perturbations is crucial for assessing the robustness of the ensemble approach and the potential influence of localized bathymetry errors on the overall solution.
Insufficient rationale for LSA choice
The justification for using FES99-derived LSA for some components and FES2012-derived LSA for others lacks clarity. A more detailed explanation of the physical reasoning behind these choices and the potential implications of using different LSA sources would be beneficial.
Vague justification for data decimation
The rationale for data decimation in the assimilation process, especially at high latitudes, requires more clarification. The trade-off between computational cost and data coverage needs to be explicitly addressed. It is unclear how the authors determined the optimal balance between these competing factors.
Limited information on M4 processing details
The discussion of M4 tidal constituent processing highlights challenges in separating the signal from other oceanographic signals. More details on the specific methodologies employed and their effectiveness would provide valuable context for interpreting the accuracy of M4 predictions in the FES2014 atlas.
Validation using models released after FES2014 and limited independent in-situ data
The validation is largely based on comparisons with other global tide models, some of which (like TPXO9v2) were released *after* FES2014. While comparison with TPXO8 would have been more contemporaneous, the authors justifiedly use TPXO9v2 due to its superior accuracy. However, using newer models in validation can make the assessed model look better than it actually was at the time of its creation, since other model advancements have since occurred. More emphasis on independent validation with in-situ data, beyond the Australian ADCP network, would enhance the validation.
Explicación de la calificación
This paper presents a substantial improvement in global ocean tide modeling with the FES2014 atlas, particularly in shelf and coastal regions. The use of unstructured grids and ensemble data assimilation are notable strengths. The extensive validation and the provision of derived products like tidal currents and energy budgets add significant value. However, several limitations regarding bathymetry processing, data decimation rationale, and reliance on later-developed models for comparison slightly lower the rating.
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Título original:
FES2014 global ocean tide atlas: design and performance
Subido:
14 jul 2025, 6:52:02
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