Real-Time MM5 at Iowa State University


Introduction

Welcome to the Iowa State University real-time MM5 forecast page. We are currently running twice daily 48 hour intergrations using the parallel version of MM5 Version 3-6. The model is initialized with the NCEP GFS 00Z and 12Z data and integrated with nested domains approximately centered over central Iowa. The runs are processed on the ESSL Cluster at the Department of Agronomy's Earth Science Simulation Lab.


To find out more, visit our details page. We would also like to thank David Ovens at the University of Washington for his work on an MM5 to Gempak convertor for linux. His efforts made the building of this page much less work for us. Thanks!

News/Updates

  • 11.03.2001: Model physics modified to include OSU Land Surface Model.
  • 09.20.2001: Added time series for select cities.
  • 08.14.2001: Added 12Z operational run and comparison option to output.
  • 08.14.2001: Added ability to view Fine and Coarse grid output.
  • 08.09.2001: Daily Real-Time MM5 runs initiated.
  • 09.17.2002: Boundary forcing frame increased from 5 points to 10 points.
  • 10.19.2004: Back in business.


Model Output

Model Run: Data Plot: Forecast Hour:

Model Data Looper


Select Model Run: Select Map:

Time Series Plots

Select City and Model Run:



Created by Dave Flory (flory@iastate.edu) and Daryl Herzmann (akrherz@iastate.edu)