GPSRO Usage at NCEP

Deterministic models assimilating RO

  • Global model:
    • T574
    • 64 vertical levels
    • 4 cycles per day

Data assimilation method

  • Global model:
    • Hybrid 3dvar, 3hr assimilation window
  • Regional model (NAM):

RO quantity assimilated

  • Bending angle
  • 1D operator
  • Tangent point drift included
  • No vertical thinning
  • No bias correction

Observation error characteristics

  • These are tuned taking into account the representativeness error associated to our model

Impact

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