Applying an ensemble Kalman filter to the assimilation of AERONET observations in a global aerosol transport model

We present a global aerosol assimilation system based on an Ensemble Kalman filter, which we believe leads to a significant improvement in aerosol fields. The ensemble allows realistic, spatially and temporally variable model covariances (unlike other assimilation schemes). As the analyzed variables...

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Main Authors: N. A. J. Schutgens, T. Miyoshi, T. Takemura, T. Nakajima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-03-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/2561/2010/acp-10-2561-2010.pdf