Decreasing flow uncertainty in Bayesian inverse problems through Lagrangian drifter control

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: McDougall, Damon, Chris K R T Jones
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 27.08.2014
• Subjects: Bayesian analysis; Drift; Global positioning systems; GPS; Inverse problems; Oceanography; Satellite navigation systems

Commonplace in oceanography is the collection of ocean drifter positions. Ocean drifters are devices that sit on the surface of the ocean and move with the flow, transmitting their position via GPS to stations on land. Using drifter data, it is possible to obtain a posterior on the underlying flow....