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3) A 27-member time-lagged ensemble twice per month, valid on the 1st of the month and the 16th of the month, to support calculation of multi-week skill. This comprises nine 42-day ensemble members from 3 successive days: (1)on the 1st of the month plus the 2 days prior and (2) on the 16th of the month plus the 15th and 14th.
Interpolation details
The outputs from ACCESS-S2 in vertical pressure levels haven't been postprocessed to fill the holes below the terrain. In those grid points where the pressure at the surface is lower than a given pressure level the variables have been set to a missing value indicator and therefore they have not been extrapolated to produce a globally complete field.
8. Where to find more information
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