Reconstruction of Gridded Model Data Received via Noaaport

Our ongoing work focuses on systems for and applications of operational mesoscale numerical weather prediction. In particular, our goal is to provide weather forecasts at a level of precision and fast enough to address specific weather-sensitive operations. Hence, we are addressing problems of high-performance computing , visualization, and automation while designing, evaluating and optimizing an integrated system that includes receiving and processing data, modelling, and post-processing analysis and dissemination (Treinish and Praino, 2004). In addition to considering both business and meteorological value of such mesoscale models in a number of application areas, we are also addressing whether a practical and usable system can be implemented at reasonable cost? To begin to answer these questions, a prototype system, dubbed "Deep Thunder", has been implemented for several metropolitan areas (initially, New York City, followed more recently by Chicago, Kansas City and Baltimore/Washington) with nested forecasts to 1 or 2 km resolution.