Activities related to HIROMB and local model development in Finland

Coastal area fine resolution models have been developed to enhance the operational and ecosystem modelling in the Gulf of Finland. A user inteiface has been developed for both the transport and ecosystem models which both utilise 3D precalculated flow fields. Also a user inteiface development for the chemical module has been ongoing in the year 2001. A two year project plan indicates the future activities related to the operational Helsinki-Espoo model development. The project includes development of system software, improvement of data communication links and troining workshops. A permanent flow measurement device and a new meteorological station, will be established to the Helsinki lighthouse and drift experiments arranged so that model validation can be continued.