OceanUCA: Technological innovation for the management and communication of coastal data in Andalusia through numerical modelling and open source technology.

The main objective of the OceanUCA project is the modernization of the technological infrastructure of the University of Cadiz in relation to atmospheric and hydrodynamic numerical modeling specifically configured to simulate physical processes on the coast of Andalusia (Spain).
The initiative focuses on the improvement of modeling systems (oceanographic and atmospheric) and the modernization of servers, mainly THREDDS and ERDDAP. THREDDS facilitates connectivity between scientific data providers and end users, while ERDDAP simplifies the sharing and visualization of time series data through common formats, graphics and maps. The project aims to optimize access, organization and storage of data, create a complete data bank and standardize protocols.
For the storage of data from numerical models, a file server is acquired that allows the custody of large volumes of information related to simulated physical processes, especially focused on the Andalusian coasts. In the future, this server will also facilitate the storage of data from other sources for further calculation, processing and sampling. This acquisition contributes to centralizing the files, currently distributed across different storage sources, and to improving communication across the THREDDS/ERDDAP servers.
The project includes a web application that presents the models in a user-friendly and interpretable format, especially for the scientific community, through the visualization of images.
The technological infrastructure will allow significant advances by facilitating the download of numerical data and taking advantage of graphical processing and high-performance computing to process large data sets. This approach improves the scalability and resolution of forecasts, making them more accessible to the public. By adopting an open-source framework, the project promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing at national and international scales, empowering both the scientific community and the public to use coastal and atmospheric data for informed decision-making and sustainable resource management.