Detailed Objectives

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Tech-OBJ #01To develop dedicated products for the Baltic Sea, where traditional retrieval methods and global products are not optimal: Ocean colour, sea surface temperature, open ocean and coastal sea level, salinity.
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Tech-OBJ #02Characterisation of biochemical exchanges (land-sea and air-sea, natural and anthropogenic) as well as dynamics of ocean variables.
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Tech-OBJ #034D reconstruction of the Baltic Sea dynamics and biogeochemistry by integration of EO and modelling.
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Tech-OBJ #04Characterisation of the seasonal and interannual variability and annual trends of satellite-derived sea surface salinity.
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Tech-OBJ #05Develop innovative EO-based data in combination within situ, models, and novel technologies (i.e., AI, ICTs, cloud computing capacity, HPSs) to enhance Baltic Sea observations and understanding.
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Tech-OBJ #06Develop a set of analysis tools for the 4DBALTIC-SEA products.
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Tech-OBJ #07Conduct Science Case Studies with an integrated science approach and interdisciplinary research to highlight the value chain of the 4DBALTIC-SEA EP and tools addressing key scientific questions and knowledge gaps in the Baltic Sea region.
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Tech-OBJ #08Advance an understanding of surface circulation patterns in the Baltic Sea - Study of the inflow and outflow dynamics.
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Tech-OBJ #09Exploiting the synergies between sea surface salinity and sea surface height in the Baltic Sea.
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Tech-OBJ #10Advance the current state of the art in three important biogeochemical scientific themes: Atmospheric correction, In-water retrievals, Modelling of biogeochemical functioning and development: From catchment to the open sea.
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Tech-OBJ #11Characterisation of sea level dynamics and impact on the coast.
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Tech-OBJ #12Integration of Earth Observation data (satellite and in situ) with models and/or AI to retrieve an observation-based 4D reconstruction of main physical and biogeochemical parameters of the Baltic waters.
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Why these objectives matter

The 4DBALTDYN objectives define measurable scientific and technical targets for Baltic Sea observation across physical, biological, and biogeochemical variables, including ocean colour, sea surface temperature, sea level, and salinity. This objective framework strengthens traceability from research priorities to operational environmental monitoring and forecasting outcomes.

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