[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

[GEMPAK #NXO-817736]: EPV Grid Diagnostic

This archive contains answers to questions sent to Unidata support through mid-2025. Note that the archive is no longer being updated. We provide the archive for reference; many of the answers presented here remain technically correct, even if somewhat outdated. For the most up-to-date information on the use of NSF Unidata software and data services, please consult the Software Documentation first.

  • Subject: [GEMPAK #NXO-817736]: EPV Grid Diagnostic
  • Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 06:20:06 -0600
Hi Darren-

> Full Name: Darren Van Cleave
> Email Address: address@hidden
> Organization: CSU/CIRA
> Package Version: 5.9.3
> Operating System:
> Hardware:
> Description of problem: In the GEMPAK version 5.4 release notes (printed in 
> the GEMPAK user's guide that we have, which is pretty old) it states that EPV 
> (saturated geostrophic equivalent potential vorticity) is available as a new 
> grid diagnostic. However, when running GDDIAG and setting 
> GFUNC=EPV[*anything*], it states that "operator EPV is not recognized". I'm 
> wondering if maybe this EPV diagnostic is no longer available, and if 
> PVOR[THES,GEO] would do the same calculation

Yes.  See this support response from our tracking system:

http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/support/help/MailArchives/gempak/msg01303.html

for a fuller explanation.

Don Murray
> 
> 


Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: NXO-817736
Department: Support GEMPAK
Priority: Normal
Status: Open