Operational oceanography at the Hydrometeorological Research Centre of Russia: current and near future status
The subject of operational oceanography is briefly considered along with the activities of Hydrometeorological Centre of Russia in this field. Methodological and technological features of existing informational and forecasting systems are discussed. The global ocean data assimilation system and the basic framework for global and regional wind waves forecasting are considered in more detail. The nomenclature of information production is given and its dissemination is discussed.