Principles of Data Assimilation

Seon Ki Park, Milija Zupanski

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN: 9781108831765
• eBook ISBN: 9781108934848
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Meteorology & Climatology

Data assimilation is theoretically founded on probability, statistics, control theory, information theory, linear algebra, and functional analysis. At the same time, data assimilation is a very practical subject, given its goal of estimating the posterior probability density function in realistic high-dimensional applications. This puts data assimilation at the intersection between the contrasting requirements of theory and practice. Based on over twenty years of teaching courses in data assimilation, Principles of Data Assimilation introduces a unique perspective that is firmly based on mathematical theories, but also acknowledges practical limitations of the theory. With the inclusion of numerous examples and practical case studies throughout, this new perspective will help students and researchers to competently interpret data assimilation results and to identify critical challenges of developing data assimilation algorithms. The benefit of information theory also introduces new pathways for further development, understanding, and improvement of data assimilation methods.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-title
• Title page
• Copyright information
• Dedication
• Contents
• Preface
• Part I General Background
• Part II Practical Tools
• Part III Methods and Issues
• Part IV Applications
• Part V Appendices
• Index