In this subsession we invite papers on data-assimilation and the initialization problem. The following subjects will be reviewed. The problem of initialization of primitive equation models.
Traditional initialization approaches.
Normal modes on a sphere and linear normal mode initialization. The Machenhauer balance and iterative approach. The second order Leith balance and the Lorenz super-balance. The Part 1 is followed up with a review of the following subjects. The extension of the Machenhauer initialization scheme to multi-level primitive equation models.