Improved Data Anlaysis Methods and Impact Studies for Satellite Surface Winds in the Labrador Sea

Abstract

LONG TERM GOAL. The goal of this project is to improve surface wind analyses over the high latitude oceans. OBJECTIVES. The specific objectives are to: (1) develop improved methodologies for the utilization of satellite data in four-dimensional data assimilation and in forecasting, (2) conduct data assimilation experiments in support of the Labrador Sea Experiment, and (3) conduct Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSE's) to evaluate the potential for advanced passive microwave radiometer to improve ocean surface wind analysis. APPROACH. The approach is to develop a high resolution variational analysis capable of assimilating different types of satellite surface wind data; produce analyses for the Labrador Sea with and without the satellite data, and then evaluate the data impact.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1997
Accession Number
ADA633494

Entities

People

  • Robert Atlas

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Assimilation
  • Data Analysis
  • Four Dimensional
  • High Latitudes
  • High Resolution
  • Information Operations
  • Labrador Sea
  • Line Of Sight
  • Newfoundland (Province)
  • Oceans
  • Remote Sensing
  • Simulations
  • Space Flight
  • Surface Analysis
  • Surfaces

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space