11th Symposium on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface (IOAS-AOLS)
    

Session 5

 

Data Impact Tests and Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSE)

 Cochairs: G. David Emmitt, Simpson Weather Associates, Inc., Charlottesville, VA; Ward R. Seguin, NOAA/OAR, Silver Spring, MD
8:30 AM5.1The use of global AIRS hyperspectral observations in numerical weather prediction  extended abstract wrf recording
John F. Le Marshall, Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation, Camp Springs, MD; and J. Jung, T. H. Zapotocny, W. L. Smith, D. K. Zhou, J. Derber, R. Treadon, S. Lord, M. Goldberg, and W. Wolf
8:45 AM5.2Use of the ensemble Kalman filter in a global coupled seasonal prediction system: impact on prediction skill and other issues  
Christian L. Keppenne, SAIC, Greenbelt, MD; and M. M. Rienecker, R. M. Kovach, J. Marshak, and J. P. Jacob
9:00 AM5.3Ensemble data assimilation of satellite radiances  
Jeffrey Whitaker, NOAA/ESRL, Boulder, CO; and T. M. Hamill
9:15 AM5.4Improved analyses and forecasts with AIRS retrievals using the local ensemble transform Kalman filter  extended abstract wrf recording
Hong Li, Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD; and J. Liu, E. Fertig, E. Kalnay, J. Aravequia, I. Szunyogh, E. J. Kostelich, and R. Todling
9:30 AM5.5Impact of ground-based GPS observations on the Canadian Regional Analysis and Forecast System  extended abstract
Stephen R. Macpherson, MSC, Dorval, QC, Canada; and G. Deblonde, J. Aparicio, and B. Casati
9:45 AM5.6The impact of data interaction on targeted observations with a 4D-Var data assimilation and forecast system  extended abstract wrf recording
Dacian N. Daescu, Portland State University, Portland, OR; and I. M. Navon, S. Akella, and G. Erlebacher
10:00 AMCoffee Break in Meeting Room Foyer  
10:30 AM5.7The influence of observations on 1-10 day forecasts  
Daniel Hodyss, NRL, Monterey, CA; and S. J. Majumdar
10:45 AM5.8Evaluation of WINDSAT surface wind data and its impact on ocean surface wind analyses and numerical weather prediction  extended abstract
Robert Atlas, NOAA/AOML, Miami, FL; and O. Reale, J. Ardizzone, J. Terry, J. -. C. Jusem, E. Brin, D. Bungato, and J. F. Le Marshall
11:00 AM5.9Analysis of Hurricanes Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and COSMIC Satellite Data  
Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, GeoResources Institute, Stennis Space Center, MS; and Q. Xiao, G. J. Holland, Y. H. Kuo, J. J. Cione, and C. M. Hill
11:15 AM5.10Applications in exploiting Synthetic Aperture Radar for hurricane initialization and simulation  
Weizhong Zheng, QSS Group, Inc., Lanham, MD; and X. Li, C. Z. Zou, and W. G. Pichel
11:30 AM5.11The Impact of Low-Cost Lagrangian Drifters on Tropical Cyclone Analyses and Forecasts  extended abstract wrf recording
Joe Dreher, ENSCO Inc., Melbourne, FL; and J. Manobianco
11:45 AM5.12The challenges of transferring observation research to operations  
Ward R. Seguin, NOAA/OAR, Silver Spring, MD; and M. Uhart
12:00 PMLunch Break (Cash & Carry available in the Exhibit Hall)  
1:30 PM5.13The impact of assimilating radar and SCAN data on a WRF simulation of a Mississippi Delta squall line  
Patrick J. Fitzpatrick, GeoResources Institute, Stennis Space Center, MS; and Q. Xiao, J. Sun, E. Lim, C. M. Hill, Y. Li, N. Tran, and J. L. Dyer
1:45 PM5.14Sensitivity of Surface Analyses to RAWS observations  
John D. Horel, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; and D. Myrick
2:00 PM5.15The Sensitivity of PBL Parameterizations Modeled by MM5 to Various Surface and Boundary Layer Parameters and their Impact on a Unique Satellite Data Assimilation Technique  
Scott M. Mackaro, University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL
2:15 PM5.16Initialization of Hurricane Jeanne (2004) Using Airborne Doppler Radar Data  
Qingnong Xiao, NCAR, Boulder, CO; and C. Davis, X. Zhang, J. Tuttle, G. Holland, and Y. H. Kuo
2:30 PMFormal Poster Viewing with Coffee Break  
4:00 PM5.17Impacts of assimilating Aura OMI and HIRDLS ozone on the NCEP Global Forecast System  
Shuntai Zhou, NOAA/NWS/NCEP/CPC, Camp Springs, MD; and C. S. Long, A. J. Miller, L. E. Flynn, and T. Beck
5.18An experimental framework for the evaluation of adaptive algorithms for observation thinning in data assimilation  
Vladimir Bondarenko, University of Constance, Constance, Germany; and T. Ochotta, D. Saupe, and W. Wergen
4:15 PM5.19The interaction between model resolution, observation resolution and observation density in data assimilation: a two-dimensional study  extended abstract wrf recording
Vladimir Bondarenko, University of Constance, Constance, Germany; and T. Ochotta, D. Saupe, and W. Wergen
4:30 PM5.20An OSSE study of TAMDAR data impact on mesoscale data assimilation and prediction  extended abstract wrf recording
Yubao Liu, NCAR, Boulder, CO; and N. A. Jacobs, W. Yu, T. T. Warner, S. P. Swerdlin, and M. Anderson

Wednesday, 17 January 2007: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, 212B

* - Indicates paper has been withdrawn from meeting

Browse or search the entire meeting