The singular vector(SV)initial perturbation method can capture the fastest-growing initial perturbation in a tangent linear model(TLM).Based on the global tangent linear and adjoint model of GRAPES-GEPS(Global/Regiona...The singular vector(SV)initial perturbation method can capture the fastest-growing initial perturbation in a tangent linear model(TLM).Based on the global tangent linear and adjoint model of GRAPES-GEPS(Global/Regional Assimilation and Prediction System-Global Ensemble Prediction System),some experiments were carried out to analyze the structure of the moist SVs from the perspectives of the energy norm,energy spectrum,and vertical structure.The conclusions are as follows:The evolution of the SVs is synchronous with that of the atmospheric circulation,which is flowdependent.The moist and dry SVs are located in unstable regions at mid-to-high latitudes,but the moist SVs are wider,can contain more small-and medium-scale information,and have more energy than the dry SVs.From the energy spectrum analysis,the energy growth caused by the moist SVs is reflected in the relatively small-scale weather system.In addition,moist SVs can generate perturbations associated with large-scale condensation and precipitation,which is not true for dry SVs.For the ensemble forecasts,the average anomaly correlation coefficient of large-scale circulation is better for the forecast based on moist SVs in the Northern Hemisphere,and the low-level variables forecasted by the moist SVs are also improved,especially in the first 72 h.In addition,the moist SVs respond better to short-term precipitation according to statistical precipitation scores based on 10 cases.The inclusion of the large-scale condensation process in the calculation of SVs can improve the short-term weather prediction effectively.展开更多
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2017YFC1502102 and 2017YFC1501803).
文摘The singular vector(SV)initial perturbation method can capture the fastest-growing initial perturbation in a tangent linear model(TLM).Based on the global tangent linear and adjoint model of GRAPES-GEPS(Global/Regional Assimilation and Prediction System-Global Ensemble Prediction System),some experiments were carried out to analyze the structure of the moist SVs from the perspectives of the energy norm,energy spectrum,and vertical structure.The conclusions are as follows:The evolution of the SVs is synchronous with that of the atmospheric circulation,which is flowdependent.The moist and dry SVs are located in unstable regions at mid-to-high latitudes,but the moist SVs are wider,can contain more small-and medium-scale information,and have more energy than the dry SVs.From the energy spectrum analysis,the energy growth caused by the moist SVs is reflected in the relatively small-scale weather system.In addition,moist SVs can generate perturbations associated with large-scale condensation and precipitation,which is not true for dry SVs.For the ensemble forecasts,the average anomaly correlation coefficient of large-scale circulation is better for the forecast based on moist SVs in the Northern Hemisphere,and the low-level variables forecasted by the moist SVs are also improved,especially in the first 72 h.In addition,the moist SVs respond better to short-term precipitation according to statistical precipitation scores based on 10 cases.The inclusion of the large-scale condensation process in the calculation of SVs can improve the short-term weather prediction effectively.
