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==GFS Model== | |||
The GFS model of NOAA, previously known as AVN/MRF, covers the globe at <tt>T254</tt> (roughly equivalent to <tt>0.5x0.5</tt> degrees) with 64 vertical levels. The model is run every 6 hours, forecasting 16 days in to the future. | |||
For a brief description of GFS model read [http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/gmb/moorthi/gam.html this document]. | For a brief description of GFS model read [http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/gmb/moorthi/gam.html this document]. | ||
==Output== | |||
The model output is provided in the NOAA website in the [[GRIB format]]. [[GFS_Weather_for_Indian_Ocean|This page]] shows some near-real-time sample plots of GFS data for Indian Ocean. | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:58, 31 May 2006
GFS Model
The GFS model of NOAA, previously known as AVN/MRF, covers the globe at T254 (roughly equivalent to 0.5x0.5 degrees) with 64 vertical levels. The model is run every 6 hours, forecasting 16 days in to the future.
For a brief description of GFS model read this document.
Output
The model output is provided in the NOAA website in the GRIB format. This page shows some near-real-time sample plots of GFS data for Indian Ocean.
