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ECMWF has increased capacity with new disk technology. Some data, for example re-analyses, can be accessed more quickly via another route - the CDS (Climate Data Store). Users are encouraged to use this channel wherever possible.
- Provide 06Z and 18Z BC forecast runs, and 1-hourly IFS data where available
ECMWF tabled a motion to council in late June 2018. seeking approval for these to be disseminated for a fee. This motion was passed and the data was first made available in September 2018.