Generating Probabilities From Numerical Weather Forecasts by Logistic Regression

dc.creatorBröcker, Jochen
dc.date2009-01-28
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T12:35:12Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T12:35:12Z
dc.descriptionLogistic models are studied as a tool to convert output from numerical weather forecasting systems (deterministic and ensemble) into probability forecasts for binary events. A logistic model obtains by putting the logarithmic odds ratio equal to a linear combination of the inputs. As any statistical model, logistic models will suffer from over-fitting if the number of inputs is comparable to the number of forecast instances. Computational approaches to avoid over-fitting by regularisation are discussed, and efficient approaches for model assessment and selection are presented. A logit version of the so called lasso, which is originally a linear tool, is discussed. In lasso models, less important inputs are identified and discarded, thereby providing an efficient and automatic model reduction procedure. For this reason, lasso models are particularly appealing for diagnostic purposes.
dc.description22 pages, 9 figures
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0901.4460
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0901.4460
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/217695
dc.subjectAtmospheric and Oceanic Physics
dc.subjectData Analysis, Statistics and Probability
dc.titleGenerating Probabilities From Numerical Weather Forecasts by Logistic Regression
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