Data Assimilation and Dynamical Systems in Earth Sciences - Lecture 2

Explore the intersection of data assimilation and dynamical systems in Earth sciences through this comprehensive lecture. Delve into advanced concepts presented by Amit Apte as part of the Workshop on Data Assimilation in Weather and Climate Models. Learn about the mathematical approaches used by leading operational weather forecast centers to estimate atmospheric states and uncertainties. Discover how data assimilation methodologies extend beyond weather prediction to monitor and understand climate variability through historical data reanalysis. Gain insights into the application of these techniques in Land, Atmosphere, and Ocean studies. Understand the importance of addressing the scarcity of well-trained scientists in this field and how this workshop aims to provide comprehensive training in both theory and practical applications. Explore key topics including fundamental concepts, various data assimilation methods, uncertainty estimation, utilization of satellite and remote sensing observations, and diverse applications in land surface studies, oceanography, atmospheric composition, and reanalysis efforts.

Data Assimilation and Dynamical Systems in Earth Sciences (Lecture 2) by Amit Apte