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Real-Time Mesoanalysis

Jeff Weeks

August 25, 2014 22:38

Not planned

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In RTMA the ability to show more parameters  i.e x(mb) winds, Capes, CINs, Heights, etc.

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  Ryan Hickman August 25, 2014 22:57

  Jeff,

  Technically this would be the RAP or the HRRR for the analysis hour. GRearth uses the 13km "RUC" according to Mike's page at http://www.grlevelx.com/manuals/grearth/mesoanalysis.htm. Obviously this is now the RUC02 (better known as the RAP).

  But since the resolution on the HRRR is better (3 km vs RAP's 13km) and the model is NEARLY (T-23 days) operational, this is probably the best you're going to get for Mesoanalysis.

  I could certainly "repackage" the data in a manner that doesn't allow for forecast hour shifting (a la RTMA.) But until we're ready to actually perform algorithmic modifications to models for bias-correction or other adjustments, I don't entirely see the need. Mike applies a temperature correction algorithm to the RUC02 which is already applied in the HRRR.

  Though I am committed to staying open-minded toward this, I will mark the request as "Not planned" for now. My hope is that another Maps customer or two might chime in with their input. Or maybe you have a different perspective to offer? Regardless, thanks for taking the time to post.

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  Jeff Weeks August 26, 2014 00:52

  Never considered the RUC zero hour relationship in GRE.  I learned something new today.  I can live with RAP/HRRR analysis hour representations now that you edumacated me.

  Thanks

  Jeff

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  Ryan Hickman August 26, 2014 00:58

  Jeff,

  Thank you for the feedback. I am glad to hear that this is an acceptable solution for the time being.

  Please keep the feedback coming. I am constantly looking for new features to incorporate into Maps.