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To enhance efficiency and reduce wait times, consider the following strategies ECMWF recommends following practices to make the most of the MARS system's capabilities:
- Logical Batching: Combine all necessary parameters, levels, and time steps for a single date into one request. This approach is more efficient than submitting multiple smaller requests.
- Limit Request Size: Aim to keep individual requests within the equivalent of 1–2 tapes. Larger requests may span additional tapes, which can further slow down retrieval due to the need to access multiple physical tapes.
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Anticipating Unpredictable Delays
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