An Initial Perturbation Method for the Multiscale Singular Vector in Global Ensemble Prediction

Ensemble prediction is widely used to represent the uncertainty of single deterministic Numerical Weather Prediction(NWP) caused by errors in initial conditions(ICs). The traditional Singular Vector(SV) initial perturbation method tends only to capture synoptic scale initial uncertainty rather than mesoscale uncertainty in global ensemble prediction. To address this issue, a multiscale SV initial perturbation method based on the China Meteorological Administration Global Ensemble Prediction System(CMA-GEPS) is proposed to quantify multiscale initial uncertainty. The multiscale SV initial perturbation approach entails calculating multiscale SVs at different resolutions with multiple linearized physical processes to capture fast-growing perturbations from mesoscale to synoptic scale in target areas and combining these SVs by using a Gaussian sampling method with amplitude coefficients to generate initial perturbations. Following that, the energy norm,energy spectrum, and structure of multiscale SVs and their impact on GEPS are analyzed based on a batch experiment in different seasons. The results show that the multiscale SV initial perturbations can possess more energy and capture more mesoscale uncertainties than the traditional single-SV method. Meanwhile, multiscale SV initial perturbations can reflect the strongest dynamical instability in target areas. Their performances in global ensemble prediction when compared to single-scale SVs are shown to(i) improve the relationship between the ensemble spread and the root-mean-square error and(ii) provide a better probability forecast skill for atmospheric circulation during the late forecast period and for short-to medium-range precipitation. This study provides scientific evidence and application foundations for the design and development of a multiscale SV initial perturbation method for the GEPS.

Differential Equations and Singular Vectors in Verma Modules over sl(n,C)

Xu introduced a system of partial differential equations to investigate singular vectors in the Verma module of highest weight λ, over sl（n,C）. He gave a differential-operator representation of the symmetric group Sn on the corresponding space of truncated power series and proved that the solution space of the system is spanned by {σ（1）｜ σ ∈ Sn}. It is known that Sn is also the Weyl group of sl（n, C） and generated by all reflections sα with positive roots α. We present an explicit formula of the solution sα（1） for every positive root α and show directly that sα（1） is a polynomial if and only if （λ＋p, α） is a nonnegative integer. From this, we can recover a formula of singular vectors given by Malikov et al..

Application and Characteristic Analysis of the Moist Singular Vector in GRAPES-GEPS

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.

Characteristics and Nonlinear Growth of the Singular Vector Related to a Heavy Rainfall Case over the Korean Peninsula

In this study, singular vectors related to a heavy rainfall case over the Korean Peninsula were calculated using the fifth-generation Pennsylvania State University-National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesoscale Model （MM5） adjoint modeling system. Tangent linear and adjoint models include moist physical processes, and a moist basic state and a moist total energy norm were used for the singular-vector calculations. The characteristics and nonlinear growth of the first singular vector were analyzed, focusing on the relationship between the basic state and the singular vector. The horizontal distribution of the initial singular vector was closely related to the baroclinicity index and the moisture availability of the basic state. The temperature-component energy at a lower level was dominant at the initial time, and the kinetic energy at upper levels became dominant at the final time in the energy profile of the singular vector. The nonlinear growth of the singular vector appropriately reflects the temporal variations in the basic state. The moisture-component energy at lower levels was dominant at earlier times, indicating continuous moisture transport in the basic state. There were a large amount of precipitation and corresponding latent heat release after that period because the continuous moisture transport created favorable conditions for both convective and nonconvective precipitation. The vertical propagation of the singular-vector energy was caused by precipitation and the corresponding latent heating in the basic state.

DIAGONALIZATION METHOD FOR A SINGULARLY PERTURBED VECTOR ROBIN PROBLEM

In this paper the method and technique of the diagonalization are employed to transform a vector second-order nonlinear system into two first-order approximate diagonalized systems. The existence and the asymptotic behavior of the solutions are obtained for a vector second-order nonlinear Robin problem of singular perturbation type.

Adjoint-based Sensitivity Analysis of a Mesoscale Low on the Mei-yu Front and Its Implications for Adaptive Observation

An adjoint sensitivity analysis of one mesoscale low on the mei-yu Front is presented in this paper. The sensitivity gradient of simulation error dry energy with respect to initial analysis is calculated. And after verifying the ability of a tangent linear and adjoint model to describe small perturbations in the nonlinear model, the sensitivity gradient analysis is implemented in detail. The sensitivity gradient with respect to different physical fields are not uniform in intensity, simulation error is most sensitive to the vapor mixed ratio. The localization and consistency are obvious characters of horizontal distribution of the sensitivity gradient, which is useful for the practical implementation of adaptive observation. The sensitivity region tilts to the northwest with height increasing; the singular vector calculation proves that this tilting characterizes a quick-growing structure, which denotes that using the leading singular vectors to decide the adaptive observation region is proper. When connected with simulation of a mesoscale low on the mei-yu Front, the sensitivity gradient has the following physical characters： the obvious sensitive region is mesoscale, concentrated in the middle-upper troposphere, and locates around the key system; and the sensitivity gradient of different physical fields correlates dynamically.

Identifying sensitive areas of adaptive observations for prediction of the Kuroshio large meander using a shallow-water model

Sensitive areas for prediction of the Kuroshio large meander using a 1.5-layer,shallowwater ocean model were investigated using the conditional nonlinear optimal perturbation(CNOP) and first singular vector(FSV) methods.A series of sensitivity experiments were designed to test the sensitivity of sensitive areas within the numerical model.The following results were obtained:(1) the effect of initial CNOP and FSV patterns in their sensitive areas is greater than that of the same patterns in randomly selected areas,with the effect of the initial CNOP patterns in CNOP sensitive areas being the greatest;(2) both CNOP- and FSV-type initial errors grow more quickly than random errors;(3) the effect of random errors superimposed on the sensitive areas is greater than that of random errors introduced into randomly selected areas,and initial errors in the CNOP sensitive areas have greater effects on final forecasts.These results reveal that the sensitive areas determined using the CNOP are more sensitive than those of FSV and other randomly selected areas.In addition,ideal hindcasting experiments were conducted to examine the validity of the sensitive areas.The results indicate that reduction(or elimination) of CNOP-type errors in CNOP sensitive areas at the initial time has a greater forecast benefit than the reduction(or elimination) of FSVtype errors in FSV sensitive areas.These results suggest that the CNOP method is suitable for determining sensitive areas in the prediction of the Kuroshio large-meander path.

Applications of Conditional Nonlinear Optimal Perturbation to the Study of the Stability and Sensitivity of the Jovian Atmosphere

A two-layer quasi-geostrophic model is used to study the stability and sensitivity of motions on smallscale vortices in Jupiter＇s atmosphere. Conditional nonlinear optimal perturbations （CNOPs） and linear singular vectors （LSVs） are both obtained numerically and compared in this paper. The results show that CNOPs can capture the nonlinear characteristics of motions in small-scale vortices in Jupiter＇s atmosphere and show great difference from LSVs under the condition that the initial constraint condition is large or the optimization time is not very short or both. Besides, in some basic states, local CNOPs are found. The pattern of LSV is more similar to local CNOP than global CNOP in some cases. The elementary application of the method of CNOP to the Jovian atmosphere helps us to explore the stability of variousscale motions of Jupiter＇s atmosphere and to compare the stability of motions in Jupiter＇s atmosphere and Earth＇s atmosphere further.

A Nonlinear Representation of Model Uncertainty in a Convective-Scale Ensemble Prediction System

How to accurately address model uncertainties with consideration of the rapid nonlinear error growth characteristics in a convection-allowing system is a crucial issue for performing convection-scale ensemble forecasts.In this study,a new nonlinear model perturbation technique for convective-scale ensemble forecasts is developed to consider a nonlinear representation of model errors in the Global and Regional Assimilation and Prediction Enhanced System(GRAPES)Convection-Allowing Ensemble Prediction System(CAEPS).The nonlinear forcing singular vector(NFSV)approach,that is,conditional nonlinear optimal perturbation-forcing(CNOP-F),is applied in this study,to construct a nonlinear model perturbation method for GRAPES-CAEPS.Three experiments are performed:One of them is the CTL experiment,without adding any model perturbation;the other two are NFSV-perturbed experiments,which are perturbed by NFSV with two different groups of constraint radii to test the sensitivity of the perturbation magnitude constraint.Verification results show that the NFSV-perturbed experiments achieve an overall improvement and produce more skillful forecasts compared to the CTL experiment,which indicates that the nonlinear NFSV-perturbed method can be used as an effective model perturbation method for convection-scale ensemble forecasts.Additionally,the NFSV-L experiment with large perturbation constraints generally performs better than the NFSV-S experiment with small perturbation constraints in the verification for upper-air and surface weather variables.But for precipitation verification,the NFSV-S experiment performs better in forecasts for light precipitation,and the NFSV-L experiment performs better in forecasts for heavier precipitation,indicating that for different precipitation events,the perturbation magnitude constraint must be carefully selected.All the findings above lay a foundation for the design of nonlinear model perturbation methods for future CAEPSs.

Evolution of emergent C-points,L-lines,and C-lines in free space

Polarization singularities,which emerge from the incoherent superposition of two vector electric fields with the same frequency,and their evolution in free space are studied analytically and illustrated by numerical examples.It is shown that there exist C-points,L-lines,in particular,C-lines in incoherently superimposed two-dimensional wavefields.Usually,the C-lines are unstable and disappear during the free-space propagation.The motion,pair creation-annihilation process of the emergent C-points,as well as the distortion of the L-lines may take place,and the degree of polarization of the emergent C-points varies upon propagation and may be less than 1.

Nondegeneracy of eigenvectors and singular vector tuples of tensors

In this article, nondegeneracy of singular vector tuples, Z-eigenvectors and eigenvectors of tensors is studied, which have found many applications in diverse areas. The main results are:(ⅰ)each(Z-)eigenvector/singular vector tuple of a generic tensor is nondegenerate, and(ⅱ) each nonzero Zeigenvector/singular vector tuple of an orthogonally decomposable tensor is nondegenerate.

The Optimized Short-Range Ensemble Forecast Based on Singular Vector Calculations

In ensemble forecast,by summing up ensemble members,filtering the uncertainty,and retaining the common component,the ensemble mean with a better result can be achieved.However,the filtering works only when the initial perturbation develops nonlinearly.If the initial perturbation propagates in a linear space,the positive and negative members will counteract,leading to little difference between ensemble mean and control forecast and finally insignificant ensemble result.In 1-2-day ensemble forecast,based on singular vector（SV） calculations,to avoid this insignificance,the counteracting members originated from the same SV are advised not to put into the ensemble system together;the only candidate should be the one with the better forecast.Based on the ingredient analysis of initial perturbation development,a method to select ensemble members is presented in this paper,which can fulfill the above requirement.The regional model MM5V1 of NCAR/PSU（National Center for Atmosphere Research/Pennsylvania State University） and its corresponding tangent adjoint model are used.The ensemble spread and forecast errors are calculated with dry energy norm.Two mesoscale lows on the Meiyu front along the Yangtze River are examined.According to the analysis of the perturbation ingredient,among couples of counteracting members from different SVs, those members performing better always have smaller or greater spread compared with other members. Following this thinking,an optimized ensemble and an inferior ensemble are identified.The ensemble mean of the optimized ensemble is more accurate than that of the inferior ensemble,and the former also performs better than the traditional ensemble with positive and negative members simultaneously.As for growth of the initial perturbation,those initial perturbations originated from the summed SVs grow more quickly than those from the single SV,and they enlarge the range of spread of the ensemble effectively,thus leading to better performance of ensemble members.

Some New Results on Indices of Singular Points of a Polynomial Vector Field

Several new results on the indices of singular points in a polynomial vector field are proved in this paper(see Theorems 1-5).