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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-10-3385-2017
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Combining ground-based microwave radiometer and the AROME convective scale model through 1DVAR retrievals in complex terrain: an Alpine valley case study
Pauline Martinet
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
CNRM UMR 3589, Meteo France/CNRS, Toulouse, France
Domenico Cimini
IMAA-CNR, Potenza, Italy
Francesco De Angelis
CETEMPS, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
Guylaine Canut
CNRM UMR 3589, Meteo France/CNRS, Toulouse, France
Vinciane Unger
CNRM UMR 3589, Meteo France/CNRS, Toulouse, France
Remi Guillot
CNRM UMR 3589, Meteo France/CNRS, Toulouse, France
Diane Tzanos
CNRM UMR 3589, Meteo France/CNRS, Toulouse, France
Alexandre Paci
CNRM UMR 3589, Meteo France/CNRS, Toulouse, France
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Short summary
Microwave radiometers have the capability of observing temperature and humidity profiles with a few minute time resolution. This study investigates the potential benefit of this instrument to improve weather forecasts thanks to a better initialization of the model. Our results show that a significant improvement can be expected in the model initialization in the first 3 km with potential impacts on weather forecasts.
Microwave radiometers have the capability of observing temperature and humidity profiles with a...