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System Configuration Information

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GPC Pretoria

GPC Pretoria
When was the current long-range forecast system implemented? 2007
Is it a coupled forecast system? No
Is it a Tier-2 forecast system? Yes
Atmospheric model resolution T42/L19
Ocean model (if applicable) N/A
Source of atmospheric initial conditions ECMWF analysis data
Source of ocean initial conditions  
If Tier-2, what is the source of SST predictions? optimum interpolation v-2
Hindcast Period 1981-2001
Ensemble size for the hindcasts 6
How is the hindcast ensemble configured? time-lagged average
Ensemble size for the forecast 6
How is the forecast ensemble configured? time-lagged average
Length of forecasts 5 months
Data Format GRIB 1
What is the latest date predicted anomalies for the next month/season become available? 5months(sep, oct, nov, dec, jan) and 3 rolling seasons(son, ond, ndj)
How are the forecast anomalies constructed? 2.5 X 2.5 resolution
URL where forecast are displayed 2meter temperature , precipitation
Point of Contact Asmerom Beraki (asmerom.beraki@weathersa.co.za)