Assimilation of Radar Radial Velocity and Polarimetric Observations Using LETKF within MPAS-JEDI: Development of Assimilation Capabilities and Test with an Afternoon Thunderstorm in Taiwan
A new parameterized polarimetric radar operator (P-PRO) capable of simulating reflectivity ( Z H ), specific differential phase ( K DP ), and differential reflectivity ( Z DR ) is implemented in the Joint Effort for Data assimilation Integration (JEDI), extending its capability to assimilate polarimetric r...