wxman007
(Meteorologist)
Tue Jun 22 2004 10:19 PM
Re: Question About Forecasting Models

Well,

Some do run on other computers...the NCEP models (GFS, ETA, RUC, NGM, and Hurricane Models) all run together...the USAF MM5 run on a different one, as does the Navy NOGAPS and COAMPS, and the European models run overseas. There are various reasons that they come out at various times...reasons that are rather detailed and beyond the scope of this board. And also remember that while the US is very forthcoming about releasing data as soon as it is available, the rest of the world isn't, and will release things slowly, if at all.


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