Theory and Practice of Data Assimilation in Ocean Modeling [report]

Robert N. Miller
2002 unpublished
LONG-TERM GOALS The long range goal of this project is to combine computational models with observational data to form the best picture of the ocean as an evolving system, and use that picture to understand the physical influences which govern the ocean's behavior. Oceanic observations are sparse and models are limited in accuracy, but taken together, one can form a quantitative description of the state of the ocean that is superior to any based on either models or data alone. Along with the
more » ... ls of analysis and prediction, we seek reliable estimates of the errors in our results. We expect our results to have implications beyond data assimilation. In particular, we hope this research will lead to enhanced understanding of the implications of nonlinearity and randomness for predictability of the ocean and atmosphere. 15. SUBJECT TERMS 16. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF: 17. LIMITATION OF ABSTRACT Same as Report (SAR) 18. NUMBER OF PAGES 6 19a. NAME OF RESPONSIBLE PERSON a. REPORT unclassified b. ABSTRACT unclassified c. THIS PAGE unclassified Standard Form 298 (Rev. 8-98) Prescribed by ANSI Std Z39-18
doi:10.21236/ada626934 fatcat:2e6y4jajcbhe7nnxb4cdblz7ii