Estimation of analysis and forecast error variances

Accurate estimates of error variances in numerical analyses and forecasts (i.e. difference between analysis or forecast fields and nature on the resolved scales) are critical for the evaluation of forecasting systems, the tuning of data assimilation (DA) systems and the proper initialisation of ense...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Malaquias Peña, Zoltan Toth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-11-01
Series:Tellus: Series A, Dynamic Meteorology and Oceanography
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Online Access:http://www.tellusa.net/index.php/tellusa/article/download/21767/pdf_1