Variational assimilation of Lagrangian trajectories in the Mediterranean ocean Forecasting System

A novel method for three-dimensional variational assimilation of Lagrangian data with a primitive-equation ocean model is proposed. The assimilation scheme was implemented in the Mediterranean ocean Forecasting System and evaluated for a 4-month period. Four experiments were designed to assess th...

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Main Authors: J. A. U. Nilsson, S. Dobricic, N. Pinardi, P.-M. Poulain, D. Pettenuzzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-03-01
Series:Ocean Science
Online Access:http://www.ocean-sci.net/8/249/2012/os-8-249-2012.pdf