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System Configuration Information

These information can be changed if the corresponding operational model is modified.

GPC Pune

GPC Pune
When was the current long-range forecast system implemented? January 2018
Is it a coupled forecast system? Yes
Is it a Tier-2 forecast system? No
Atmospheric Model Resolution GFS T382 Spectral Resolution 64 levels
Ocean model (if applicable) GFDL-MOM4p0d, Resolution: 0.25° between 10°S to 10°N latitude band and 0.5° elsewhere, 40 vertical levels
Source of atmospheric initial conditions NCMRWF, New Delhi, India
Source of ocean initial conditions INCOIS, Hyderabad, India
If Tier-2, what is the source of SST predictions? N/A
Hindcast Period 2003-2017
Ensemble size for the hindcasts 12 ensemble members
How is the hindcast ensemble configured?

Hindcast are initialized from every 5th day stating from the first day of each month. Two members run are carried out at each initial day using 00 GMT and 12 GMT initial conditions

Ensemble size for the forecast Minimum of 20 ensemble members
How is the forecast ensemble configured? Forecast are initialized everyday starting from the first day of each month. Two members run are carried out at each initial day using 00 GMT and 12 GMT initial conditions
Length of forecasts 9 months
Data Format GRIB2
What is the latest date predicted anomalies for the next month/season become available? Around the 15th of each calendar month
How are the forecast anomalies constructed? Forecast anomalies are constructed by subtracting the model Hindcast climatology (2003-2017)
URL where forecast are displayed https://rcc.imdpune.gov.in/prediction.php
Point of Contact

Dr. Sreejith O. P (op.sreejith@imd.gov.in)

Dr. Sreejith O. P (sabeer.ct@imd.gov.in)


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