How radiative transfer models can support the future needs of earth-system forecasting and re-analysis. (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: English, Stephen; Lean, Peter; Geer, Alan
• Is Part Of: Journal of quantitative spectroscopy & radiative transfer. Volume 251(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: Spectrum analysis -- Periodicals; Radiation -- Periodicals; Analyse spectrale -- Périodiques; Rayonnement -- Périodiques; Radiation; Spectrum analysis; Periodicals; 543.0858
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2020.107044
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4073

Abstract

Abstract: This paper discusses the role of the observation operator in data assimilation and how the evolving strategy of Numerical Weather Prediction is creating new challenges for Radiative Transfer Model developments, placing an increasing demand on these models and their consistency, bias characterisation and range of capabilities. The paper concludes that to meet future challenges models will need to be developed in a modular style taking elements from many research groups, giving attention to consistency of physical assumptions, interfaces and coding standards.