Oceanographic Forecast
The Instituto Hidrográfico (IH), through its GEOMETOC Centre (CGEOMETOC), ensures operational meteo-oceanographic forecasting, providing key products to support navigation, military operations and the safety of life at sea.
Products Available
CGEOMETOC is responsible for producing a comprehensive set of meteo-oceanographic products, with emphasis on:
- Forecast of the state of the sea, including significant wave height, period and dominant direction;
- Oceanographic forecasts at different levels of depth, from the surface to the seabed, with emphasis on:
- Sea currents;
- Water temperature;
- Salinity and other physicochemical parameters.
These products are used for:
- Support Naval Operations and exercises of the Portuguese Navy;
- Support Maritime Authority;
- Integrate NATO decision support systems, ensuring interoperability and compliance with standards accepted by allied nations.
Significant Wave Height, Direction & Period
Temperature, Current Direction & Sound Velocity at Surface
