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Original Articles

An examination of ensemble filter based adaptive observation methodologies

S. P. KhareStatistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute, 19 T.W. Alexander Drive, RTP, NC, 27709, USA, and National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, 80307-3000, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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J. L. AndersonStatistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute, 19 T.W. Alexander Drive, RTP, NC, 27709, USA, and National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, 80307-3000, USA
Pages 179-195 | Received 31 Mar 2005, Accepted 19 Sep 2005, Published online: 15 Dec 2016

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