Author(s)

J. Stijnen, A.W. Heemink, L.H.J.M. Janssen, J.T. van der Wal

Abstract

Methane is an important greenhouse gas, because it contributes to about 15% of the en- hancement of radiative forcing. Because the methane concentration in the atmosphere is rising, policy makers are interested in possible solutions to stabilize the concentrations. Accurate measurements and predictions of the methane concentration in the atmosphere, as well as de- termining the methane emission strength are therefore important. Concentrations and emissions of methane can be based on actual measurements and deterministic model simulations. Data assimilation techniques are used to combine the infor

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