Abstract:General data assimilation methodology is outlined. Variational, ensemble based, and hybrid ensemble-variational approaches currently used in operational weather forecasting are briefly reviewed. Their advantages and disadvantages are listed. Specificity of satellite radiance data assimilation is discussed, including roles of observation-error covariance matrix, observation operator, and bias correction, and impact of clouds and precipitation. Estimates of the accuracy of microwave radiances from the MTVZA-GY r… Show more
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