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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-12-257-2016
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the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/os-12-257-2016
© Author(s) 2016. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Research article
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16 Feb 2016
Research article |
| 16 Feb 2016
How essential are Argo observations to constrain a global ocean data assimilation system?
V. Turpin
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Mercator Ocean, Parc Technologique du Canal, 8-10 rue Hermès,
31520 Ramonville Saint Agne, France
now at: LOCEAN, Institut Pierre Simon Laplace, 4, place
Jussieu 75252 Paris, France
E. Remy
Mercator Ocean, Parc Technologique du Canal, 8-10 rue Hermès,
31520 Ramonville Saint Agne, France
P. Y. Le Traon
Mercator Ocean, Parc Technologique du Canal, 8-10 rue Hermès,
31520 Ramonville Saint Agne, France
IFREMER, Technopôle Brest Iroise, Z.I de la Pointe du Diable,
29280 Plouzané, France
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- OSSE Assessment of Underwater Glider Arrays to Improve Ocean Model Initialization for Tropical Cyclone Prediction G. Halliwell et al.
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- On the control of spatial and temporal oceanic scales by existing and future observing systems: An observing system simulation experiment approach F. Gasparin et al.
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- Impact of ocean in-situ observations on ECMWF sub-seasonal forecasts B. Balan-Sarojini et al.
- Optimizing Monitoring Programs: A Case Study Based on the OSPAR Eutrophication Assessment for UK Waters L. García-García et al.
- Observing System Evaluation Based on Ocean Data Assimilation and Prediction Systems: On-Going Challenges and a Future Vision for Designing and Supporting Ocean Observational Networks Y. Fujii et al.
- OSSE Assessment of Underwater Glider Arrays to Improve Ocean Model Initialization for Tropical Cyclone Prediction G. Halliwell et al.
- Assessing the impact of multiple altimeter missions and Argo in a global eddy-permitting data assimilation system S. Verrier et al.
- Assimilation of Argo Temperature and Salinity Profiles Using a Bias-Aware EnOI Scheme for the Labrador Sea K. Scott et al.
- The Tropical Atlantic Observing System G. Foltz et al.
- Copernicus Marine Service Ocean State Report K. von Schuckmann et al.
- Requirements for an Integrated in situ Atlantic Ocean Observing System From Coordinated Observing System Simulation Experiments F. Gasparin et al.
- The international multi-system OSEs/OSSEs by the UN Ocean Decade Project SynObs and its early results Y. Fujii et al.
- Global Ocean Forecast Accuracy Improvement Due to Optimal Sensor Placement N. Turko et al.
- Fishing vessels as met-ocean data collection platforms: data lifecycle from acquisition to sharing I. Manso-Narvarte et al.
- Enhancing satellite sea level anomaly data assimilation in a coupled general circulation model with a hybrid mean dynamical topography Y. Chen et al.
- Copernicus Data for Offshore Wind Energy: Capabilities, Applications and Emerging Trends P. Poozesh et al.
- Ocean data assimilation for the initialization of seasonal prediction with the Community Earth System Model Y. Chen et al.
- From Observation to Information and Users: The Copernicus Marine Service Perspective P. Le Traon et al.
- On the control of spatial and temporal oceanic scales by existing and future observing systems: An observing system simulation experiment approach F. Gasparin et al.
- Preparing the New Phase of Argo: Scientific Achievements of the NAOS Project P. Le Traon et al.
- Assessing impacts of observations on ocean circulation models with examples from coastal, shelf, and marginal seas C. Edwards et al.
- Developing European operational oceanography for Blue Growth, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and ecosystem-based management J. She et al.
- Assessing economic impacts of environmental research infrastructures: overview of methodological tools R. Kalaydjian
- Advancing ocean monitoring and knowledge for societal benefit: the urgency to expand Argo to OneArgo by 2030 V. Thierry et al.
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Short summary
Argo profiling floats are continuously sampling the world ocean, providing temperature and salinity profiles of up to 2000 m depths. This article addresses the impact of the current Argo array on real-time ocean analyses and forecasts. One-year observing system experiments were carried out with the 0.25° global Mercator Ocean monitoring and forecasting system. The improvement due to the assimilation of the Argo profiles is estimated globally and regionally, showing a significant positive impact.
Argo profiling floats are continuously sampling the world ocean, providing temperature and...
