An examination of ensemble filter based adaptive observation methodologies

Tellus, Series A: Dynamic Meteorology and Oceanography

Volumn 58, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 179-195

  Khare, S P ^a,b   Anderson, J L ^a,b  

^a Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute USA   (United States)

^b NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

KALMAN FILTER;

EID: 33644863798     PISSN: 02806495     EISSN: 16000870     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0870.2006.00163.x     Document Type: Article

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