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[IDV #ENB-133694]: NAM and GFS best time series totally different at same time

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  • Subject: [IDV #ENB-133694]: NAM and GFS best time series totally different at same time
  • Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:02:52 -0600
Hi Brian,

Yes, it's a little...odd...however, the other GFS datasets do not go out that 
far,
and we had users ask for the 2.5 degree grids so that they could get the longer
forecast. NCEP said ok, but instead of 'clogging the pipes' with all forecast 
grids,
they ship us the 8 - 16 day stuff.

That said - yep, it's a sharp knife - maybe we should get rid of the 'Best Time 
Series" dataset and only point to the Latest?

Sean

> When you look at data from the GFS 2.5 degree model, you are not
> looking at an analysis product (grid) - the GFS 2.5 degree grids that we get
> only contain the 192 to 384 hour (8 to 16 day) forecast. That is, the best
> time series of the GFS 2.5 degree model will the the 'best' time series that
> can be made with 8 to 16 day forecast.
> 
> Whoa, that's a sharp knife left on a table top.
> Nobody could ever want that 8-day "best" series, it seems to me.
> 
> I'll stick to 1 degree and better, now with my confidence restored!
> Thanks Sean!
> 
> Brian Mapes
> address@hidden<mailto:address@hidden>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: ENB-133694
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open