Assessing the value of biogeochemical Argo profiles versus ocean color observations for biogeochemical model optimization in the Gulf of Mexico

Wang, Bin; Fennel, Katja; Yu, Liuqian; Gordon, Christopher

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-17-4059-2020

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Biogeochemistry in the BGC-Argo era: from process studies...

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11 Aug 2020

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| 11 Aug 2020

Assessing the value of biogeochemical Argo profiles versus ocean color observations for biogeochemical model optimization in the Gulf of Mexico

Bin Wang, Katja Fennel, Liuqian Yu, and Christopher Gordon

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RC1: 'Review of manuscript bg-2020-137', Anonymous Referee #1, 21 May 2020
- AC1: 'response to reviewer1', Bin Wang, 10 Jun 2020
RC2: 'Review of Wang et al., Assessing the value...', Peter Strutton, 22 May 2020
- AC2: 'response to reviewer2', Bin Wang, 10 Jun 2020
RC3: 'Review of Wang et al Assessing the value of BGC Argo profiles versus ocean colour observations for biogeochemical model optimization in the Gulf of Mexico', Mara Freilich, 26 May 2020
- AC3: 'response to reviewer3', Bin Wang, 10 Jun 2020

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ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (14 Jun 2020) by Carol Robinson

ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (review by editor) (15 Jun 2020) by Ciavatta Stefano (Co-editor-in-chief)

AR by Bin Wang on behalf of the Authors (22 Jun 2020) Author's response Manuscript

ED: Publish as is (04 Jul 2020) by Carol Robinson

ED: Publish as is (06 Jul 2020) by Ciavatta Stefano (Co-editor-in-chief)

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We assess trade-offs between different types of biological observations, specifically satellite ocean color and BGC-Argo profiles and the benefits of combining both for optimizing a biogeochemical model of the Gulf of Mexico. Using all available observations leads to significant improvements in observed and unobserved variables (including primary production and C export). Our results highlight the significant benefits of BGC-Argo measurements for biogeochemical model optimization and validation.