Inverse modeling of ocean biogeochemical tracers and processes

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Forward and inverse models are two widely used methods for studying the ocean’s biogeochemical processes. Forward models use equations and physical parameters to simulate the ocean system’s behavior over time, while inverse models estimate unknown parameters by comparing observations with model output. I applied the inverse modeling method to global ocean tracer models, developing models within the framework of AWESOME OCIM (John et al., 2020) and optimizing the model parameters with global datasets like GEOTRACES and World Ocean Atlas.

AWESOME OCIM model flowchart