Chris Burrows (ECMWF): Assimilation of MTG data by ECMWF
Chris Burrows talks about assimilation of different types of MTG data that is done by ECMWF.
Three instruments on the MTG platforms are of key interest to numerical weather prediction (NWP) centres; FCI, LI and IRS. For FCI, infrared radiances are already being assimilated operationally at ECMWF, and work is underway to test the assimilation of visible reflectances. Also, atmospheric motion vectors (AMVs) from FCI are being used to provide wind information. Cutting edge advancements have been made to prepare the ECMWF system to assimilate lightning data from FCI, though this is not yet activated operationally. Preparations are also being made in readiness for the distribution of data from IRS, which will provide high vertical resolution as well as rapid temporal sampling. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of these activities.