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- The fields will be on a regular latitude‐longitude grid at the resolution that is best matching the native resolution of the direct model output.
- The data should be encoded in GRIB format (edition 2) using WMO compliant templates. ECMWF can assist in the conversion into GRIB edition 2.
- The data will be pulled via ftp from an agreed server location at the data producer's site.
- Participants are committed to guarantee a steady and reliable provision of their data and to communicate any relevant changes.
A sample grib2 file has been prepared by NCEP and is attached to this page.
Current contributors to the JCOMM Wave Forecast Verification Project (WFVP).
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