Ongoing projects

MuSIC

Our sea-ice model neXtSIM receives quality assurance through adaptation of the model to satellite observations and through the use of new machine learning methods in the "Multi-scale sea ice code" project. The model has great potential to represent sea-ice conditions in the best possible way and can improve climate models that struggle with realistic representation of sea ice.

S23Eddy

In the sea near Lofoten, there are large eddies that can be seen on the surface and reach down to a depth of 1000 m. With the combined use of satellite and ocean data, researchers in the project "Synergy to Characterization of 3D Eddy Structures" are trying to find out more about the eddies. What characterizes the currents, what is their significance for the ecosystem in the area and how is the interaction between the atmosphere and the sea affected?

SASIP

In the "Scale-Aware Sea Ice Project", a new way of modeling sea ice is being developed. Producing high-resolution and large-scale predictions of sea ice will lead to a better understanding of how increased warming affects polar regions. This project is supported by Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic initiative founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that bets early on exceptional people making the world better, particularly through innovative breakthroughs in science and technology. It is a project of Schmidt Futures' Virtual Earth System Research Institute (VESRI).

UAK

The main goal of the "Useful Arctic Knowledge" project has been to establish long-term cooperation between teaching and research institutions in Norway, the USA and Canada within selected themes in the Arctic.

SEAMLESS

The methods used by the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service to monitor marine ecosystems could benefit from improvements. The project "Services based on ecosystem data assimilation: essential science and solutions" will supplement the improvements.

TURBAN

Extreme weather events such as long heat waves or cold spells reduce periods of comfortable temperatures in cities all over the world. In conjunction with increasing air pollution, life in cities is becoming more difficult. Modeling the air conditions in cities is therefore becoming more important and the project "Turbulent-resolving urban modeling of air quality and thermal control" is working on developing suitable methods.

SMART OCEAN

The center for research-driven innovation "Smart Ocean" is developing a new underwater sensor and communication system along the Norwegian coastline to improve the sustainable management of marine resources, industrial equipment and structure in these regions.

MAXSS

Strong wind events have a major impact on the interaction between air and sea. The project "Marine atmosphere extreme satellite synergy" will improve the observation and characterization of such events, through the use of different data sets from satellites and the earth's surface.

Cryo-TEMPO

The European satellite mission CryoSat-2 has been circling the world since 2010. The satellite sends a lot of useful information, especially from the polar regions. In the project "CryoSat-2 thematic products", products are developed to use the satellite data in the best possible way. The products will help improve research on sea ice, land ice, polar seas, coastal seas, and lakes.

CLIMATE FUTURES

"Climate Futures" is a center for Research-based Innovation that aims to produce new and innovative solutions to be able to predict and manage climate risks from ten days to ten years in the future. Stakeholders from various fields such as insurance, shipping, agriculture, fisheries, hydropower, public agencies and more, work closely together in the project.