Abstract
Data assimilation-based real-time forecasting is widely used in meteorological and hydrological applications, where continuous data streams are employed to update forecasts and maintain accuracy. However, the reliability of the data source can be compromised due to sensor and communication failures or physical or cyber-attacks, and the impact of data stream failures on the accuracy of the forecasting system is not well understood. This study aims to systematically investigate the process of data stream failure and recovery for the first time. To achieve this, data gaps with varying lengths and timings are introduced to EnKF-based data assimilation system on the Lorenz model operating in both chaotic and periodic modes. Results show that the forecasting error grows exponentially in the chaotic mode but was limited in the periodic mode from the start of the data gap. For chaotic mode, the recovery of the system depends on the length of the data gap if the model error is not saturated; after saturation, the timing of the data stream recovery is important. Moreover, even long after restarting the data assimilation in the chaotic mode, the forecasting system cannot fully restore the original accuracy, while the periodic mode is generally resilient to disruption. This research introduces new metrics for quantifying system resilience and provides crucial insights into the long-term implications of data gaps, advancing our understanding of forecasting system behavior and reliability.
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