Matching observations to model resolution for future weather and climate applications

Thomas S. Pagano

doi:10.1117/12.777611

11 April 2008 Matching observations to model resolution for future weather and climate applications

Thomas S. Pagano

Proceedings Volume 6966, Algorithms and Technologies for Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Imagery XIV; 69660Z (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.777611
Event: SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, 2008, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

High spatial resolution sounding observations will improve initialization and assimilation into the next generation forecast models and validation of the next generation of climate models. One such advanced sounder concept for low earth orbit is the Advanced Remote-sensing Imaging Emission Spectrometer (ARIES) which proposes to provide high spatial hyperspectral resolution observations in the mid to longwave infrared. This paper explores the effects of spatial resolution on the errors expected from the combined use of models and observations for representing scene information. We calculate the frequency response of the instrument and model and determine the error at any given spatial frequency. The results show that it is vital to have observations match the spatial resolution of models to minimize the uncertainty in the representation of the scene contents.

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Thomas S. Pagano "Matching observations to model resolution for future weather and climate applications", Proc. SPIE 6966, Algorithms and Technologies for Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Imagery XIV, 69660Z (11 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.777611

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