Some theoretical considerations on predictability of linear stochastic dynamics

Michael K. Tippett; Ping Chang

doi:10.3402/tellusa.v55i2.12086

Some theoretical considerations on predictability of linear stochastic dynamics

Tellus

Volume 55 (2003): Issue 2

By: Michael K. Tippett and Ping Chang

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/tellusa.v55i2.12086 | Journal eISSN: 3035-9554

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Language: English

Page range: 148 - 157

Submitted on: Feb 5, 2002

Accepted on: Aug 20, 2002

Published on: Jan 1, 2003

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© 2003 Michael K. Tippett, Ping Chang, published by Stockholm University Press
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