Data assimilation of observed cloud fields in LES model: Applying a three-dimensional nudging tendency to thermodynamic properties during LES model spin-up for increased agreement with observations

This thesis investigates the implementation of three-dimensional nudging into large-eddy simulation (LES) to assimilate observed atmospheric data into an LES model. 3D-nudging 'pushes' the thermodynamic fields in a simulation towards the desired observed fields. The aim is to test if such a method is useful in improving solar forecasts of...