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[IDV #LPB-751166]: SRH in 12 km NAM

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  • Subject: [IDV #LPB-751166]: SRH in 12 km NAM
  • Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:31:36 -0600
Hi Bart-

> This is a question more for Don than for Jeff I think. And it is more about a 
> product than an IDV technique ... although maybe it is something within IDV.
> 
> In the 12 km NAM product from NCEP, there is a derived 2D variable (also 
> listed as a 3D variable) called storm-relative helicity @ some height. But 
> that height cannot be chosen. It is set at 1500 m, that is the only value. So 
> it appears that this is a variable that IDV reads/displays, rather than 
> calculates (or "derives"). Is that correct?

Yes, that's a product that comes from NCEP, not derived by the IDV.  We list 
single
level products as 2D grids. I don't see it listed as a 3D variable from our 
THREDDS
server.  Is that what you are pointing to?

Don

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: LPB-751166
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed