An Adaptive Variance Adjustment Strategy for a Static Background Error Covariance Matrix—Part I: Verification in the Lorenz-96 Model

Accurate initial conditions are crucial for improving numerical weather prediction (NWP). Variational data assimilation relies on a static background error covariance matrix (<b>B</b>), yet its variance estimation is often inaccurate, affecting assimilation and forecast performance. This...

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Main Authors: Lilan Huang, Hongze Leng, Junqiang Song, Dongzi Wang, Wuxin Wang, Ruisheng Hu, Hang Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/12/6399
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