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We first introduce the concepts and methods of optimal field estimation and data assimilation. The meteorologists example is mentioned and special considerations for oceanography discussed. The research of the Harvard group for open regions of the mid latitude ocean is overviewed including hindcasting the POLYMODE SDE data, a real time forecast in the California Current and the setting up of a ODPS in the Gulf Stream ring and meander region.
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Robinson, A.R. (1986). Data Assimilation, Mesoscale Dynamics and Dynamical Forecasting. In: O’Brien, J.J. (eds) Advanced Physical Oceanographic Numerical Modelling. NATO ASI Series, vol 186. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0627-8_25
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