A Comparison of Probabilistic Forecasts from Bred, Singular-Vector, and Perturbed Observation Ensembles

Thomas M. Hamill, Chris Snyder, Rebecca E. Morss

Monthly Weather Review · 2000 · 150 citations · 42 references

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Abstract

The statistical properties of analysis and forecast errors from commonly used ensemble perturbation methodologies are explored. A quasigeostrophic channel model is used, coupled with a 3D-variational data assimilation scheme. A perfect model is assumed.

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