Data Assimilation using ERA5, ASOS, and the U-STN model for Weather Forecasting over the UK

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2401.07604v1
• Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:21:25 GMT
• Title: Data Assimilation using ERA5, ASOS, and the U-STN model for Weather Forecasting over the UK
• Authors: Wenqi Wang, Jacob Bieker, Rossella Arcucci, C\'esar Quilodr\'an-Casas
• Abstract summary: We harnessed the UK's local ERA5 850 hPa temperature data and refined the U-STN12 global weather forecasting model. From the ASOS network, we sourced T2m data, representing ground observations across the UK. Our insights reveal that while global forecast models can adapt to specific regions, incorporating atmospheric data in DA significantly bolsters model accuracy.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: In recent years, the convergence of data-driven machine learning models with Data Assimilation (DA) offers a promising avenue for enhancing weather forecasting. This study delves into this emerging trend, presenting our methodologies and outcomes. We harnessed the UK's local ERA5 850 hPa temperature data and refined the U-STN12 global weather forecasting model, tailoring its predictions to the UK's climate nuances. From the ASOS network, we sourced T2m data, representing ground observations across the UK. We employed the advanced kriging method with a polynomial drift term for consistent spatial resolution. Furthermore, Gaussian noise was superimposed on the ERA5 T850 data, setting the stage for ensuing multi-time step synthetic observations. Probing into the assimilation impacts, the ASOS T2m data was integrated with the ERA5 T850 dataset. Our insights reveal that while global forecast models can adapt to specific regions, incorporating atmospheric data in DA significantly bolsters model accuracy. Conversely, the direct assimilation of surface temperature data tends to mitigate this enhancement, tempering the model's predictive prowess.

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