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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-6-3563-2013
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-6-3563-2013
Research article
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17 Dec 2013
Research article |  | 17 Dec 2013

Implementation of a 3D-Var system for atmospheric profiling data assimilation into the RAMS model: initial results

S. Federico

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