AI & Ocean Models
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Ensemble ML · Wave Forecasting
Ocean Wave Ensemble Forecast System

An ensemble machine learning framework for forecasting significant wave heights and periods along the U.S. East Coast, trained on multi-decadal hindcast data and validated against buoy observations.

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Coupled Model · Hurricane
Hurricane-Ocean Coupled Modeling System

A coupled atmosphere–ocean–wave simulation framework used to study hurricane–ocean interactions, validated during Florence (2018) and applied to coastal flooding and compound event studies.

Observing Systems
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AUV Network · In Situ
Cooperative Regional Glider Observatory

A coordinated network of autonomous underwater gliders providing sustained subsurface ocean observations along the U.S. Southeast continental shelf, operated in collaboration with SECOORA and NOAA (2016–2020).

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Coastal Observing · NSF OOI
Pioneer Array Modeling Support

Modeling and observing design support for the NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative Pioneer Array, including rapid assessment of relocation options in the Southern Mid-Atlantic Bight (2021–2022).

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Remote Sensing · Satellite
Integrated Satellite Oceanography Products

Processing pipelines and analysis tools for satellite-derived sea surface temperature, altimetry, and ocean color — used across OOMG's modeling and AI projects for data assimilation and validation.

Datasets & Model Output
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Forecast Product · Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico Operational Forecast System (GOFFISH)

High-resolution hindcast and forecast products for Gulf of Mexico ocean circulation, supporting fisheries stock assessments, offshore industry safety planning, and natural hazard response (2022–2027).

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Hindcast · Southeast U.S. Coast
Southeast U.S. Coastal Ocean Hindcast

A multi-decadal hindcast of coastal circulation, temperature, salinity, and biogeochemical tracers for the U.S. Southeast shelf, generated using a data-assimilative ROMS configuration.

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Dataset · South China Sea
South China Sea Nutrient Climatology

A large-scale nutrient distribution climatology for the South China Sea derived from a novel algorithm applied to historical in situ profiles, published alongside analysis code (Du et al. 2021).