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[THREDDS #IJY-113103]: Docs wrong for GFS 2.5 grids

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  • Subject: [THREDDS #IJY-113103]: Docs wrong for GFS 2.5 grids
  • Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:07:01 -0600
Thanks Don. I'll look into it.

Ethan

Don Murray wrote:
> 
> We got an inquiry about the time coverage of the 2.5 degree Global GFS.
> It's my understanding that it's the extended time periods (192-384
> hours).  However, the docs at:
> 
> http://motherlode.ucar.edu:8080/thredds/catalog/fmrc/NCEP/GFS/Global_2p5deg/catalog.html?dataset=fmrc/NCEP/GFS/Global_2p5deg
> 
> state:
> 
> # summary: NCEP GFS Model : AWIPS 228 (A) Grid. Global Lat/Lon grid.
> Model runs are made at 0, 6, 12, and 18Z, with forecasts hourly from 22
> to 32 hours, then every 12 hours from 192 to 384 hours (8 to 16 days).
> Horizontal= 73 by 144 points, resolution 2.5 degree, Lat/Lon projection.
> Vertical = 1000 to 100 hPa mandatory pressure levels (10 levels);
> surface, height above ground, pressure layers.
> 
> Or, are we missing the grids in the 0-180 hour time period?



Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: IJY-113103
Department: Support THREDDS
Priority: Normal
Status: Open