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data assimilation

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Data assimilation is a research field and methodological approach focused on combining observational data with predictions from a dynamical model to produce an optimal estimate of the system's state. This technique statistically integrates information from both sources, typically weighted by their respective uncertainties, to reduce error, improve initial conditions for forecasts, and enhance system analysis across various scientific and engineering disciplines.

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JG

NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research

RH

Goddard Space Flight Center

EK

University of Maryland, College Park

TM

University of Maryland, College Park

MX

University of Oklahoma

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Goddard Space Flight Center

Greenbelt, United States

Met Office

Exeter, United Kingdom