openclimatefix / nowcasting_dataset

Prepare batches of data for training machine learning solar electricity nowcasting data
https://nowcasting-dataset.readthedocs.io/en/stable/
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Extend forecast to 48 hours ahead #609

Open JackKelly opened 2 years ago

JackKelly commented 2 years ago

Detailed Description

Include pv, gsp and nwp for up to 48 hours ahead.

Context

Lots of users have asked for a coherent forecast that extends at least 48 hours ahead.

Possible Implementation

48 hours of NWP per example might end up being a huge file! We might want to consider reducing the file size of the NWPs. Some ideas:

peterdudfield commented 2 years ago

Perhaps this could be moved to a different v17

JackKelly commented 2 years ago

Yeah, 48-hour forecasts aren't super-essential for now.

But, for v17, it might be good to extend the forecast out to, say, 6 hours?

peterdudfield commented 2 years ago

ok, 6 hours sounds good

peterdudfield commented 2 years ago

Ill move it to v18, and can shuffle v18 when we need