Representation uncertainty in the earth sciences

Bulgin, C. E. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4368-7386, Thomas, C. M., Waller, J. A. and Woolliams, E. R. (2022) Representation uncertainty in the earth sciences. Earth and Space Science, 9 (6). e2021EA002129. ISSN 2333-5084 doi: 10.1029/2021EA002129

Abstract/Summary

The first Joint Workshop on Representation Uncertainty in the Earth Sciences was held in March 2021. This brought together the Earth observation, data assimilation and forecast verification and post-processing communities, alongside metrologists to discuss the definition and quantification of representation uncertainty within the Earth Sciences. The aim of the workshop was to facilitate cross-disciplinary discussion, establishing where existing methodologies could be shared and to foster future collaboration. A key outcome of the workshop was a working definition of representation uncertainty applicable across all the Earth Science communities, which is presented in this white paper. The cross-disciplinary discussions at the workshop highlighted the need for scientists to work with metrologists to establish a common vocabulary for uncertainties, accessible to Earth Science applications. Further recommendations included regular workshops to discuss progress in defining and quantifying representation uncertainty and awareness of cross-disciplinary funding opportunities to further address representation uncertainty issues.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/105184
Identification Number/DOI	10.1029/2021EA002129
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences > Department of Meteorology
Publisher	American Geophysical Union
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