Kalman filters for assimilating near-surface observations into the Richards equation – Part 1: Retrieving state profiles with linear and nonlinear numerical schemes

This paper examines the potential of different algorithms, based on the Kalman filtering approach, for assimilating near-surface observations into a one-dimensional Richards equation governing soil water flow in soil. Our specific objectives are: (i) to compare the efficiency of different Kalman fil...

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Main Authors: G. B. Chirico, H. Medina, N. Romano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-07-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/18/2503/2014/hess-18-2503-2014.pdf