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https://doi.org/10.5194/os-2021-89
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21 Oct 2021
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Formulation and demonstration of an extended-3DVAR multi-scale data assimilation system for the SWOT altimetry era

Zhijin Li, Matthew Archer, Jinbo Wang, and Lee-Lueng Fu

Abstract. A state-of-the-art data assimilation system for a high-resolution model has been developed to address the opportunities and challenges posed by the upcoming Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission. A new ‘extended’ three-dimensional variational data assimilation scheme (extended-3DVAR) is formulated to assimilate observations over a time interval, and integrated using a multi-scale approach (hereafter MSDA). The new MSDA scheme specifically enhances the efficacy of the assimilation of satellite along-track altimetry observations, which are limited by large repeat time intervals. This developed system is computationally highly efficient, and thus can be applied to a very high-resolution model. A crucial consideration of the system is first to assimilate routinely available observations, including satellite altimetry, sea surface temperature (SST) and temperature/salinity vertical profiles, to constrain large scales and large mesoscales. High-resolution (dense) observations and future SWOT measurements can then be effectively and seamlessly assimilated to constrain the smaller scales. Using this system, a reanalysis dataset was produced for the SWOT pre-launch field campaign that took place in the California Current System from September through December, 2019. An evaluation of this system with assimilated and withheld data demonstrates its ability to effectively utilize both routine and campaign observations. These results suggest a promising avenue for data assimilation development in the SWOT altimetry era, which will require the capability to efficiently assimilate large-volume datasets resolving small-scale ocean processes.

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  • RC1: 'Comment on os-2021-89', Anonymous Referee #1, 25 Nov 2021
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  • EC1: 'Comment on os-2021-89: Manuscript Rejected', Bernadette Sloyan, 24 Feb 2022

Interactive discussion

Status: closed

Comment types: AC – author | RC – referee | CC – community | EC – editor | CEC – chief editor | : Report abuse
  • RC1: 'Comment on os-2021-89', Anonymous Referee #1, 25 Nov 2021
  • RC2: 'Comment on os-2021-89', Anonymous Referee #2, 03 Dec 2021
  • EC1: 'Comment on os-2021-89: Manuscript Rejected', Bernadette Sloyan, 24 Feb 2022
Zhijin Li, Matthew Archer, Jinbo Wang, and Lee-Lueng Fu

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Reanalysis and sensitivity experiments using a multi-scale data assimilation system during a field campaign in the California current system Zhijin Li, Matthew Archer, Jinbo Wang, Lee-Lueng Fu https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4602095

Zhijin Li, Matthew Archer, Jinbo Wang, and Lee-Lueng Fu

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We developed a data assimilation (DA) system coupled to a high-resolution model of the California Current region. This three-dimensional variational DA system has been extended to effectively assimilate a longer window of high-density ocean observations, in anticipation of the upcoming SWOT (surface water and ocean topography) satellite mission. The new era of swath-altimetry ushered in by SWOT will challenge existing DA systems, and this study presents a first approach to this challenge.