Effects of 4D-Var Data Assimilation Using Remote Sensing Precipitation Products in a WRF Model over the Complex Terrain of an Arid Region River Basin

Individually, ground-based, in situ observations, remote sensing, and regional climate modeling cannot provide the high-quality precipitation data required for hydrological prediction, especially over complex terrains. Data assimilation techniques can be used to bridge the gap between observations a...

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Main Authors: Xiaoduo Pan, Xin Li, Guodong Cheng, Yang Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Remote Sensing
Subjects:
GPM
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/9/9/963