Full FloatCast Output for Guam Arcterx2 Deployment
This page contains information related to the remote operation of autonomous oceans floats. The software used here is called FloatCast. Each section below contains relevant information from various points in the FloatCast processes. The components highlighted are related to (1) the ocean surface flow predictions, (2) the optimized float command files, (3) the float trajectory predictions, (4) and the scoring of candidate command sets. Data from all or some of these components may be posted below.
Last updated: 20-Oct-2025 13:26:29 (UTC)
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(1) Ocean Surface Flow Predictions
Predictions of ocean surface flow are generated using an Echo State Network (ESN). The ESN predicts Sea Level Anomaly (SLA), which is converted to surface flow. The hindcast data below can be used to determine the prediction skill. The forecast data below can be used to optimize future control strategies. See available plots in the list below.
(2) Optimized Float Commands
Suggested float command sets are included below. These commands have been optimized with respect to the mapping error scoring metric using predictions of ocean surface flow.
(3) Float Trajectory Predictions
Plots showing the predicted float trajectories are generated based on a particle model of the vehicle dynamics. In the model, the float moves in the same direction as the surface flow, but with a magnitude that decays exponentially with depth. List items below with the same number correspond to the same prediction data.
