The parameter “Live fuel moisture content” (discipline=2, parameter category=4, parameter number =31) can be subdivided into a component for low and high vegetation. We propose to add these two additional entries.
The Obukhov Length (L) is a well-established parameter in boundary layer meteorology. We propose to add the reciprocal Obukhov length (1/L) because L can be infinite in certain cases of neutral stability.
ECMWF is also requesting a set of ocean parameters needed for our latest development so that more of the ocean output portfolio can be made available in GRIB. Note that due to the organisation of the oceanography discipline, we need to request the same parameter in 3 different categories.
Initial request
The parameter “Live fuel moisture content” (discipline=2, parameter category=4, parameter number =31) can be subdivided into a component for low and high vegetation. We propose to add these two additional entries.
The Obukhov Length (L) is a well-established parameter in boundary layer meteorology. We propose to add the reciprocal Obukhov length (1/L) because L can be infinite in certain cases of neutral stability.
ECMWF is also requesting a set of ocean parameters needed for our latest development so that more of the ocean output portfolio can be made available in GRIB. Note that due to the organisation of the oceanography discipline, we need to request the same parameter in 3 different categories.
Amendment details
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Requestor(s)
Sebastien Villaume (ECMWF) Robert Osinski (ECMWF) Matthew Griffith (ECMWF)
Stakeholder(s)
ECMWF
Publication(s)
Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306), Volume I.2, GRIB code table 4.2, discipline 2, category 4 (update) Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306), Volume I.2, GRIB code table 4.2, discipline 0, category 7 (update) Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306), Volume I.2, GRIB code table 4.2, discipline 0, category 4 (update) Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306), Volume I.2, GRIB code table 4.2, discipline 10, category 3 (update) Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306), Volume I.2, GRIB code table 4.2, discipline 10, category 3 (update) Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306), Volume I.2, GRIB code table 4.2, discipline 10, category 4 (update)
Expected impact of change
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