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2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 515-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertrand Bonan ◽  
Nancy K. Nichols ◽  
Michael J. Baines ◽  
Dale Partridge

Abstract. We develop data assimilation techniques for non-linear dynamical systems modelled by moving mesh methods. Such techniques are valuable for explicitly tracking interfaces and boundaries in evolving systems. The unique aspect of these assimilation techniques is that both the states of the system and the positions of the mesh points are updated simultaneously using physical observations. Covariances between states and mesh points are generated either by a correlation structure function in a variational context or by ensemble methods. The application of the techniques is demonstrated on a one-dimensional model of a grounded shallow ice sheet. It is shown, using observations of surface elevation and/or surface ice velocities, that the techniques predict the evolution of the ice sheet margin and the ice thickness accurately and efficiently. This approach also allows the straightforward assimilation of observations of the position of the ice sheet margin.


2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bertrand Bonan ◽  
Nancy K. Nichols ◽  
Michael J. Baines ◽  
Dale Partridge

Abstract. We develop data assimilation techniques for nonlinear dynamical systems modelled by moving mesh methods. Such techniques are valuable for explicitly tracking interfaces and boundaries in evolving systems. The unique aspect of these assimilation techniques is that both the states of the system and the positions of the mesh points are updated simultaneously using physical observations. Covariances between states and mesh points are generated either by a correlation structure function in a variational context or by ensemble methods. The application of the techniques is demonstrated on a one-dimensional model of a grounded shallow ice sheet. It is shown, using observations of surface elevation and/or surface ice velocities, that the techniques predict the evolution of the ice sheet margin and the ice thickness accurately and efficiently. This approach also allows the straightforward assimilation of observations of the position of the ice sheet margin.


Author(s):  
Antonella Marini ◽  
Thomas H. Otway

Linear and nonlinear Hodge-like systems for 1-forms are studied with an assumption equivalent to complete integrability substituted for the requirement of closure under exterior differentiation. The systems are placed in a variational context and properties of critical points are investigated. Certain standard choices of energy density are related by Bäcklund transformations which employ basic properties of the Hodge involution. These Hodge-Bäcklund transformations yield invariant forms of classical Bäcklund transformations that arise in diverse contexts. Some extensions to higher-degree forms are indicated.


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