scholarly journals A Preliminary Assessment of the Impact of Assimilating Satellite Soil Moisture Data Products on NCEP Global Forecast System

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weizhong Zheng ◽  
Xiwu Zhan ◽  
Jicheng Liu ◽  
Michael Ek
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Precipitation Forecast ◽  
Global Forecast System ◽  
Forecast System ◽  
Numerical Weather ◽  
Soil Moisture Data ◽  
Data Products ◽  
Ncep Global Forecast System

It is well documented that soil moisture has a strong impact on precipitation forecasts of numerical weather prediction models. Several microwave satellite soil moisture retrieval data products have also been available for applications. However, these observational data products have not been employed in any operational numerical weather or climate prediction models. In this study, a preliminary test of assimilating satellite soil moisture data products from the NOAA-NESDIS Soil Moisture Operational Product System (SMOPS) into the NOAA-NCEP Global Forecast System (GFS) is conducted. Using the ensemble Kalman filter (EnKF) introduced in recent year publications and implemented in the GFS, the multiple satellite blended daily global soil moisture data from SMOPS for the month of April 2012 are assimilated into the GFS. The forecasts of surface variables, anomaly correlations of isobar heights, and precipitation forecast skills of the GFS with and without the soil moisture data assimilation are assessed. The surface and deep layer soil moisture estimates of the GFS after the satellite soil moisture assimilation are found to have slightly better agreement with the ground soil moisture measurements at dozens of sites across the continental United States (CONUS). Forecasts of surface humidity and air temperature, 500 hPa height anomaly correlations, and the precipitation forecast skill demonstrated certain level of improvements after the soil moisture assimilation against those without the soil moisture assimilation. However, the methodology for the soil moisture data assimilation into operational GFS runs still requires further development efforts and tests.

scholarly journals Ensemble Data Assimilation with the NCEP Global Forecast System

2008 ◽  
Vol 136 (2) ◽  
pp. 463-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey S. Whitaker ◽  
Thomas M. Hamill ◽  
Xue Wei ◽  
Yucheng Song ◽  
Zoltan Toth
Keyword(s):  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
Global Forecast System ◽  
Forecast System ◽  
Ensemble Data Assimilation ◽  
Ensemble Data ◽  
Triangular Truncation ◽  
Data Assimilation System ◽  
Ncep Global Forecast System ◽  
Assimilation System

Abstract Real-data experiments with an ensemble data assimilation system using the NCEP Global Forecast System model were performed and compared with the NCEP Global Data Assimilation System (GDAS). All observations in the operational data stream were assimilated for the period 1 January–10 February 2004, except satellite radiances. Because of computational resource limitations, the comparison was done at lower resolution (triangular truncation at wavenumber 62 with 28 levels) than the GDAS real-time NCEP operational runs (triangular truncation at wavenumber 254 with 64 levels). The ensemble data assimilation system outperformed the reduced-resolution version of the NCEP three-dimensional variational data assimilation system (3DVAR), with the biggest improvement in data-sparse regions. Ensemble data assimilation analyses yielded a 24-h improvement in forecast skill in the Southern Hemisphere extratropics relative to the NCEP 3DVAR system (the 48-h forecast from the ensemble data assimilation system was as accurate as the 24-h forecast from the 3DVAR system). Improvements in the data-rich Northern Hemisphere, while still statistically significant, were more modest. It remains to be seen whether the improvements seen in the Southern Hemisphere will be retained when satellite radiances are assimilated. Three different parameterizations of background errors unaccounted for in the data assimilation system (including model error) were tested. Adding scaled random differences between adjacent 6-hourly analyses from the NCEP–NCAR reanalysis to each ensemble member (additive inflation) performed slightly better than the other two methods (multiplicative inflation and relaxation-to-prior).

Assimilation of TRMM Multisatellite Precipitation Analysis with a Low-Resolution NCEP Global Forecast System

2016 ◽  
Vol 144 (2) ◽  
pp. 643-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Yuan Lien ◽  
Takemasa Miyoshi ◽  
Eugenia Kalnay
Keyword(s):  
Prediction Models ◽  
Weather Prediction ◽  
Cumulative Distribution ◽  
Precipitation Data ◽  
Global Forecast System ◽  
Low Resolution ◽  
Forecast System ◽  
Original Solution ◽  
Precipitation Analysis ◽  
Ncep Global Forecast System

Abstract Current methods of assimilation of precipitation into numerical weather prediction models are able to make the model precipitation become similar to the observed precipitation during the assimilation, but the model forecasts tend to return to their original solution after a few hours. To facilitate the precipitation assimilation, a logarithm transformation has been used in several past studies. Lien et al. proposed instead to assimilate precipitation using the local ensemble transform Kalman filter (LETKF) with a Gaussian transformation technique and succeeded in improving the model forecasts in perfect-model observing system simulation experiments (OSSEs). In this study, the method of Lien et al. is tested within a more realistic configuration: the TRMM Multisatellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) data are assimilated into a low-resolution version of the NCEP Global Forecast System (GFS). With guidance from a statistical study comparing the GFS model background precipitation and the TMPA data, some modifications of the assimilation methods proposed in Lien et al. are made, including 1) applying separate Gaussian transformations to model and to observational precipitation based on their own cumulative distribution functions; 2) adopting a quality control criterion based on the correlation between the long-term model and observed precipitation data at the observation location; and 3) proposing a new method to define the transformation of zero precipitation that takes into account the zero precipitation probability in the background ensemble rather than the climatology. With these modifications, the assimilation of the TMPA precipitation data improves both the analysis and 5-day model forecasts when compared with a control experiment assimilating only rawinsonde data.

scholarly journals GSI 3DVar-Based Ensemble–Variational Hybrid Data Assimilation for NCEP Global Forecast System: Single-Resolution Experiments

2013 ◽  
Vol 141 (11) ◽  
pp. 4098-4117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuguang Wang ◽  
David Parrish ◽  
Daryl Kleist ◽  
Jeffrey Whitaker
Keyword(s):  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Hybrid System ◽  
Coupled System ◽  
Global Forecast System ◽  
Forecast System ◽  
Outer Loop ◽  
Hybrid Data Assimilation ◽  
Hybrid Data ◽  
The One ◽  
Ncep Global Forecast System

Abstract An ensemble Kalman filter–variational hybrid data assimilation system based on the gridpoint statistical interpolation (GSI) three-dimensional variational data assimilation (3DVar) system was developed. The performance of the system was investigated using the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Global Forecast System model. Experiments covered a 6-week Northern Hemisphere winter period. Both the control and ensemble forecasts were run at the same, reduced resolution. Operational conventional and satellite observations along with an 80-member ensemble were used. Various configurations of the system including one- or two-way couplings, with zero or nonzero weights on the static covariance, were intercompared and compared with the GSI 3DVar system. It was found that the hybrid system produced more skillful forecasts than the GSI 3DVar system. The inclusion of a static component in the background-error covariance and recentering the analysis ensemble around the variational analysis did not improve the forecast skill beyond the one-way coupled system with zero weights on the static covariance. The one-way coupled system with zero static covariances produced more skillful wind forecasts averaged over the globe than the EnKF at the 1–5-day lead times and more skillful temperature forecasts than the EnKF at the 5-day lead time. Sensitivity tests indicated that the difference may be due to the use of the tangent linear normal mode constraint in the variational system. For the first outer loop, the hybrid system showed a slightly slower (faster) convergence rate at early (later) iterations than the GSI 3DVar system. For the second outer loop, the hybrid system showed a faster convergence.

scholarly journals PENGARUH ASIMILASI DATA PENGINDERAAN JAUH (RADAR DAN SATELIT) PADA PREDIKSI CUACA NUMERIK UNTUK ESTIMASI CURAH HUJAN (IMPACT OF REMOTE SENSING DATA ASSIMILATION (RADAR AND SATELLITE) ON NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION FOR RAINFALL ESTIMATION)

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaka A. I. Paski
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Weather Research And Forecasting ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Initial Condition ◽  
Global Forecast System ◽  
Forecast System ◽  
Numerical Weather ◽  
Weather Research

One of the main problems in numerical weather modeling was the inaccuracy of initial condition data (initial conditions). This study reinforced the influence of assimilation of remote sensing observation data on initial conditions for predictive numerical rainfall in BMKG radar area Tangerang (Province of Banten and DKI Jakarta) on January 24, 2016. The procedure applied to rainfall forecast was the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF) with a down-to-down multi-nesting technique from Global Forecast System (GFS) output, the model was assimilated to radar and satellite image observation data using WRF Data Assimilation (WRFDA) 3DVAR system. Data was used as preliminary data from surface observation data, EEC C-Band radar data, AMSU-A satellite sensor data and MHS sensors. The analysis was done qualitatively by looking at the measurement scale. Observation data was used to know rainfall data. The results of the study showed that producing rainfall predictions with different assimilation of data produced different predictions. In general, there were improvements in the rainfall predictions with assimilation of satellite data was showing the best results. Abstrak Salah satu masalah utama pada pemodelan cuaca numerik adalah ketidak-akuratan data kondisi awal (initial condition). Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh asimilasi data observasi penginderaan jauh pada kondisi awal untuk prediksi numerik curah hujan di wilayah cakupan radar cuaca BMKG Tangerang (Provinsi Banten dan DKI Jakarta) pada 24 Januari 2016. Prosedur yang diterapkan pada prakiraan curah hujan adalah model Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) dengan teknik multi-nesting yang di-downscale dari keluaran Global Forecast System (GFS), model ini diasimilasikan dengan data hasil observasi citra radar dan satelit menggunakan WRF Data Assimilation (WRFDA) sistem 3DVAR. Data yang digunakan sebagai kondisi awal berasal dari data observasi permukaan, data C-Band radar EEC, data satelit sensor AMSU-A dan sensor MHS. Analisis dilakukan secara kualitatif dengan melihat nilai prediksi spasial distribusi hujan terhadap data observasi GSMaP serta metode bias curah hujan antara model dan observasi digunakan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh data asimilasi untuk prediksi curah hujan. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menunjukkan prediksi curah hujan dengan asimilasi data yang berbeda menghasilkan prediksi yang juga berbeda. Secara umum, asimilasi data penginderaan jauh memberikan perbaikan hasil prediksi estimasi curah hujan di mana asimilasi menggunakan data satelit menunjukan hasil yang paling baik.

Assessments of Assimilation of TEMPEST-D into the NCEP Global Forecast System

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting-Chi Wu ◽  
Milija Zupanski ◽  
Lewis Grasso ◽  
James Fluke ◽  
Heather Cronk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Control Experiment ◽  
Weather Forecasting ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Global Forecast System ◽  
Forecast System ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Microwave Radiometers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ncep Global Forecast System

<p>Unlike large, expensive, and high-risk operational satellites, small/cube satellites (SmallSats) are a small, inexpensive, and a low-risk type of satellite. As a NOAA Cooperative Institute with specialties in satellite data processing and data assimilation, CIRA is funded by a Technology Maturation Program (TMP) research project to help NOAA exploit upcoming constellation of SmallSats to be considered for use in operations. In this research, a CSU-led technology demonstration mission entitled “the Temporal Experiment for Storms and Tropical System - Demonstration (TEMPTEST-D)” is used as an example to explore quick and agile methodologies to entrain SmallSats into the NOAA processing stream. Specifically, a workflow that enables TEMPEST-D data for assimilation into the NCEP Global Forecast System (GFS) with Finite-Volume Cube-Sphered (FV3) dycore (FV3GFS) under the Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) based hybrid 4DEnVar system is established.</p><p>One objective of this TMP research project is to assess the impact of SmallSat data on NOAA modeling and assimilation systems used in operations. We begin by asking whether the use of TEMPEST-D data is as good as the use of those obtained from well-established operational satellite sensors. Since the radiometric specification of TEMPEST-D is similar to the Microwave Humidity Sounder (MHS), we address the above question by directly comparing the following three cycled FV3GFS data assimilation and forecasting experiments: 1) the control experiment, which includes all routinely assimilated observations, but only assimilates MHS from the NOAA-19 and MetOp-B platforms, 2) the AddMHS experiment, which is the control plus MHS from the MetOp-A platform, and 3) the AddTEMPEST experiment, which is the control plus TEMPEST-D.</p><p>By differentiating the AddMHS and AddTEMPEST experiments against the control experiment, we will be able to demonstrate that a cost-effective TEMPEST-D is as beneficial as a well-established operational satellite like MHS, in terms of aiding operational global weather forecasting. In addition, results from this research offers implications of the utility of a constellation of SmallSats microwave radiometers for global weather forecasting.  </p>

GSI-Based Four-Dimensional Ensemble–Variational (4DEnsVar) Data Assimilation: Formulation and Single-Resolution Experiments with Real Data for NCEP Global Forecast System

2014 ◽  
Vol 142 (9) ◽  
pp. 3303-3325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuguang Wang ◽  
Ting Lei
Keyword(s):  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Southern Hemisphere ◽  
Northern Hemisphere ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Lead Times ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Global Forecast System ◽  
Forecast System ◽  
Variational Minimization ◽  
Ncep Global Forecast System

A four-dimensional (4D) ensemble–variational data assimilation (DA) system (4DEnsVar) was developed, building upon the infrastructure of the gridpoint statistical interpolation (GSI)-based hybrid DA system. 4DEnsVar used ensemble perturbations valid at multiple time periods throughout the DA window to estimate 4D error covariances during the variational minimization, avoiding the tangent linear and adjoint of the forecast model. The formulation of its implementation in GSI was described. The performance of the system was investigated by evaluating the global forecasts and hurricane track forecasts produced by the NCEP Global Forecast System (GFS) during the 5-week summer period assimilating operational conventional and satellite data. The newly developed system was used to address a few questions regarding 4DEnsVar. 4DEnsVar in general improved upon its 3D counterpart, 3DEnsVar. At short lead times, the improvement over the Northern Hemisphere extratropics was similar to that over the Southern Hemisphere extratropics. At longer lead times, 4DEnsVar showed more improvement in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere. The 4DEnsVar showed less impact over the tropics. The track forecasts of 16 tropical cyclones initialized by 4DEnsVar were more accurate than 3DEnsVar after 1-day forecast lead times. The analysis generated by 4DEnsVar was more balanced than 3DEnsVar. Case studies showed that increments from 4DEnsVar using more frequent ensemble perturbations approximated the increments from direct, nonlinear model propagation better than using less frequent ensemble perturbations. Consistently, the performance of 4DEnsVar including both the forecast accuracy and the balances of analyses was in general degraded when less frequent ensemble perturbations were used. The tangent linear normal mode constraint had positive impact for global forecast but negative impact for TC track forecasts.

scholarly journals Web Geoprocessing Services for Disseminating and Analyzing SMAP Derived Soil Moisture Data Products

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Zhang ◽  
Zhengwei Yang ◽  
Liping Di ◽  
Eugene Yu ◽  
Li Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Soil Moisture Data ◽  
Data Products ◽  
Geoprocessing Services
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