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July 26, 2026Geoscientific model developmentOpen Access

A high-resolution coupled physical-biogeochemical model of the northeastern US continental shelf: MOM6-COBALT-NEUS25v1.0

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DSDalton Kei SasakiCSCristina SchultzECEnrique Curchitser

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Overview

Randomized trial assesses ocean modeling effectiveness in northeastern US, indicating potential for improved biogeochemical monitoring.

Key Points

  • This research aims to develop and validate a high-resolution ocean-biogeochemical model for the northeastern US continental shelf.
  • Utilized the Modular Ocean Model 6 (MOM6) and COBALT model at 1/25° resolution.
  • Validated the model against observation databases, satellite products, and climatologies from 1993 to 2019.
  • Analyzed seasonal structures and spatial patterns of physical and biogeochemical parameters.
  • The model accurately simulated Gulf Stream separation and patterns on the continental shelf.
  • Temperature and salinity biases were primarily observed in the Mid-Atlantic Bight.
  • Simulated biogeochemical parameters like surface chlorophyll showed expected seasonal peaks.

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Sasaki et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a76fd3aea3239cd784d3https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-19-6737-2026
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