Marine Analysis provides ocean currents to mariners for optimal routing and safety.  Our products have been used for the Newport-Bermuda, Marion-Bermuda, and Volvo Ocean Races.  We are partnering with Commanders’ Weather to provide atmospheric and oceanic information for a swift and safe journey to Bermuda for the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race.

Analysis of the Gulf Stream for June 20, 2008

Feature Model Analysis 

Marine Analysis uses a feature model analysis algorithm to interpret the AVHRR and altimeter data. This algorithm was developed to estimate the position and strength of currents in the Gulf Stream region.  The algorithm uses models of features to interpolate the available data based upon the well known structures of rings and the Gulf Stream.

The algorithm also generates ocean current GRIB files.  These can be used with routing software packages to optimize the route with the effect of the Gulf Stream and rings properly included.

What is in an Analysis?

Each analysis includes the following components:

• the analysis chart (see example above),
• an analysis chart with sea surface temperature imagery (see example below), and a
• discussion.   The discussion identifies how currents have changed, what changes are expected, and how confident we are in the positions and strengths of the currents.

Analysis of the Gulf Stream for June 20, 2008

GRIB Files

GRIB files are available for those using routing software.  The GRIB file contains currents on a 0.1 degree grid.  This can be achieved through the feature model analysis that interpolates between the available data.  Test your software with our GRIB files.  Email us to request a test file.

Price List For Boats With the Commander’s Weather Race Package

Analysis for June 15 - delivered by email and in printed form at the Commander’s  Weather race briefing. Included

Analyses prior to the race - analyses will be available April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, and 10.  Analyses will be delivered by email from the date a boat purchases the Commanders’ Weather race package through June 10. Sign up early to get all analyses.  Included

GRIB Files from Feature Model Analysis for June 15 – delivered by email and on CD at the CW race briefing. $40

GRIB Files from Feature Model Analysis prior to the race - GRIB files will be available for April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, and 10.  Files will be delivered by email. $40 each

Analysis for June 24 – Return Routing - delivered by email. $60

GRIB Files from Feature Model Analysis for Return Routing - GRIB files will be available for June 24.  $100 – includes Analysis for June 24.

GRIB Package from Feature Model Analysis - GRIB files for April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 10, 15 and 24. (10 GRIB files)  This also includes the full analysis for the return trip.   Cost of items purchased separately would be $460.  $320