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https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2026-213
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https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2026-213
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22 Jan 2026
 | 22 Jan 2026
Status: this preprint is open for discussion and under review for Ocean Science (OS).

Opinion: Status, Plans and Needs of Southern Ocean Modelling

Torge Martin, Carolina O. Dufour, Andrew J. S. Meijers, and Alyce M. Hancock

Abstract. In preparation for the SOOS/OCEAN:ICE Workshop on ice-ocean observation harmonization and future priorities agenda, a survey targeting the modelling community was conducted to assess research priorities for the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. This initiative specifically supports the design of field activities from the open Southern Ocean to the Antarctic shelf for the forthcoming Antarctica InSync campaign and is aligned with broader strategic planning efforts ahead of the next International Polar Year (IPY). The survey results are a useful basis to further communication between modeling and observing science communities. We believe this is crucial for optimizing campaign planning, achieving enhanced data usage and improving numerical experiments.

How to cite. Martin, T., Dufour, C. O., Meijers, A. J. S., and Hancock, A. M.: Opinion: Status, Plans and Needs of Southern Ocean Modelling, EGUsphere [preprint], https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2026-213, 2026.
Received: 14 Jan 2026 – Discussion started: 22 Jan 2026
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In the next 5–8 years major observational programs will be launched to improve our understanding of the Southern Ocean, the changes it is experiencing and its role in global warming. For these to advance current knowledge, intense exchange with the numerical modeling community is essential, we believe. The survey results presented help to identify urgently needed observations for model development and underline the importance to explore new avenues in communication, collaboration and education.
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