Abstract:Mass-wind and vorticity-divergence balance constraints based on the linearized Charney and quasi-geostrophic omega equations, respectively, are assessed in a developmental version of the global, three-dimensional variational dataassimilation system at Environment Canada. Unlike traditional balance constraints, which are averaged in time, the new constraints are flow-dependent and reflect a more complete set of dynamics. Single observation experiments demonstrate that the new covariance model leads to asymmetri… Show more
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