Ensemble spread of trial fields
Every 6 hours, we compute the standard deviation in dam of the GZ 500 hPa trial fields from the 16 representative assimilation cycles. Where the standard deviation of the trial field is large, it is important to have good observations. One might target additional observations to such areas. Another option is to manually introduce bogus observations.
Created: 2002-12-31
Modified: 2004-07-13
Reviewed: 2002-12-31
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