Model initialization in a tidally energetic regime: A dynamically adjusted objective analysis

9 pages, 8 figures, 4 tables

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Main Authors: Aretxabaleta, Alfredo L., Smith, Keston W., McGillicuddy Jr., Dennis J., Ballabrera-Poy, Joaquim
Format: artículo biblioteca
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011
Subjects:Model initialization, Hydrographic skill, Objective analysis, Data assimilation,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/72725
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spelling dig-icm-es-10261-727252021-12-27T15:50:03Z Model initialization in a tidally energetic regime: A dynamically adjusted objective analysis Aretxabaleta, Alfredo L. Smith, Keston W. McGillicuddy Jr., Dennis J. Ballabrera-Poy, Joaquim Model initialization Hydrographic skill Objective analysis Data assimilation 9 pages, 8 figures, 4 tables A simple improvement to objective analysis of hydrographic data is proposed to eliminate spatial aliasing effects in tidally energetic regions. The proposed method consists of the evaluation of anomalies from observations with respect to circulation model fields. The procedure is run iteratively to achieve convergence. The method is applied in the Bay of Fundy and compared with traditional objective analysis procedures and dynamically adjusted climatological fields. The hydrographic skill (difference between observed and model temperature and salinity) of the dynamically adjusted objective analysis is significantly improved by reducing bias and correcting the vertical structure. Representation of the observed velocities is also improved. The resulting flow is consistent with the known circulation in the Bay The preparation of this paper was supported by NSF/NIEHS Grant OCE-0430724 (Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health) and NOAA Grant NA06NOS4780245 (GOMTOX). The authors want to thank the crew of R/V Oceanus for their assistance during the cruise. A. Aretxabaleta has been additionally supported by I3P and Juan de la Cierva grants of the Spanish Government Peer Reviewed 2013-03-22T10:16:58Z 2013-03-22T10:16:58Z 2011 2013-03-22T10:16:58Z artículo http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501 doi: 10.1016/j.ocemod.2011.01.001 issn: 1463-5003 Ocean Modelling 36(3-4): 219-227 (2011) http://hdl.handle.net/10261/72725 10.1016/j.ocemod.2011.01.001 28367104 en https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocemod.2011.01.001 open Elsevier
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topic Model initialization
Hydrographic skill
Objective analysis
Data assimilation
Model initialization
Hydrographic skill
Objective analysis
Data assimilation
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Hydrographic skill
Objective analysis
Data assimilation
Model initialization
Hydrographic skill
Objective analysis
Data assimilation
Aretxabaleta, Alfredo L.
Smith, Keston W.
McGillicuddy Jr., Dennis J.
Ballabrera-Poy, Joaquim
Model initialization in a tidally energetic regime: A dynamically adjusted objective analysis
description 9 pages, 8 figures, 4 tables
format artículo
topic_facet Model initialization
Hydrographic skill
Objective analysis
Data assimilation
author Aretxabaleta, Alfredo L.
Smith, Keston W.
McGillicuddy Jr., Dennis J.
Ballabrera-Poy, Joaquim
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Smith, Keston W.
McGillicuddy Jr., Dennis J.
Ballabrera-Poy, Joaquim
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title Model initialization in a tidally energetic regime: A dynamically adjusted objective analysis
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title_full_unstemmed Model initialization in a tidally energetic regime: A dynamically adjusted objective analysis
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