Comparison of 3DVar and EnSRF Data Assimilation Using Radar Observations for the Analysis and Prediction of an MCS

<div>Observations of composite radar reflectivity (unit: dBZ) showing evolution of the mesoscale convective system (MCS) at 2100 UTC 29 July 2014 (a), 0000 UTC 30 July 2014 (b), 0400 UTC 30 July 2014 (c), and 0900 UTC 30 July 2014 (d).</div>

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Figure 2: Comparison of 3DVar and EnSRF Data Assimilation Using Radar Observations for the Analysis and Prediction of an MCS 