Impact of a time-dependent background error covariance matrix on air quality analysis

In this article we study the influence of different characteristics of our assimilation system on surface ozone analyses over Europe. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of the background error covariance matrix (BECM). Data assimilation systems require a BECM in order to obtain an optimal represen...

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Main Authors: E. Jaumouillé, S. Massart, A. Piacentini, D. Cariolle, V.-H. Peuch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-09-01
Series:Geoscientific Model Development
Online Access:http://www.geosci-model-dev.net/5/1075/2012/gmd-5-1075-2012.pdf