NOAA Research 2007 Outstanding Scientific Paper Awards
– Special Recognition
“Dynamic Data Assimilation: A Least Squares Approach”
John M. Lewis, S. Lakshmivarahan, Sudarshan Dhall (Cambridge University Press, 2006)
ABSTRACT
This book develops the mathematical tools that are central to present-day
data assimilation at operational weather prediction centers worldwide.
It is enriched by "pencil and paper" exercises as well as those
that make use of mathematical software packages such as MATLAB. Each
of the 32 chapters ends with pointers to the literature and discussions
of historical foundations of the subject. As stated by reviewers of the
book: "...it essentially covers all that we know about state estimation
for dynamically evolving systems — a grand effort on a much needed
textbook. A treasure and wonderful resource for students."
