Data Assimilation - Basic Theory - Lecture 2

Explore the fundamental concepts of data assimilation in this comprehensive lecture, the second in a series on Data Assimilation – Basic Theory. Delve into the mathematical approach used by leading operational weather forecast centers worldwide to estimate accurate atmospheric states and uncertainties. Learn how data assimilation integrates observations and short-range forecasts, and discover its applications beyond weather prediction, including climate monitoring and understanding through historical data reanalysis. Gain insights into the crucial role of data assimilation in investigating processes within Land, Atmosphere, and Ocean domains. This 1 hour 40 minute lecture, presented by Varahan from the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, is part of a broader workshop aimed at addressing the scarcity of well-trained scientists in this field and providing comprehensive training in both theoretical foundations and practical applications of data assimilation.