Optimal transport for variational data assimilation

Usually data assimilation methods evaluate observation-model misfits using weighted <i>L</i><sub>2</sub> distances. However, it is not well suited when observed features are present in the model with position error. In this context, the Wasserstein distance stemming from o...

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Main Authors: N. Feyeux, A. Vidard, M. Nodet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics
Online Access:https://www.nonlin-processes-geophys.net/25/55/2018/npg-25-55-2018.pdf