Here is a brief overview of the GloFAS data made available to the public. For a full overview of the GloFAS system including, please go to the dedicated pages on the GloFAS web site http://www.globalfloods.eu/. You will find information on the latest releases here: 01. GloFAS operational system. Note GloFAS 30-day real-time forecasts over the European domain are currently not publicly available.
GloFAS 30-day
Table 1: Available GloFAS 30-day river discharge simulations
Version | Data set | Period | Frequency | Ensemble members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
V2.0 | Real-time forecasts | 1 Jul 2018 - real-time | Daily | 51 |
Reanalysis | 1981-2017 | Daily | 1 | |
Forecasts reruns | Jan 1997 - Dec 2016 | Twice weekly | 11 | |
1 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 | Twice weekly | 51 | ||
V1.0 | Real-time forecasts | 23 Apr 2018 - 13 Nov 2018 | Daily | 51 |
Reanalysis | ERAI-Land: Jan 1980 - Jun 2016 | Daily | 1 | |
HRES: Jul 2016 - Apr 2018 | Daily | 1 | ||
Forecasts reruns | Jan 1997 - Dec 2016 | Twice weekly | 11 |
GloFAS Seasonal
Table 2: Available GloFAS Seasonal river discharge simulations
Version | Data set | Period | Frequency | Ensemble members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
v2.0 | Real-time forecasts | Jan 2018 - real time | Once a month | 51 |
Forecasts reruns | Jan 1981 - Dec 2017 | Once a month | 25 |
GloFAS upstream area
In order to interpret the GloFAS output in a correct way, you will need static data that describes the model setup.This file denotes the total upstream area for each river pixel, expressed in m2. Upstream area is defined as the catchment area for each river segment, in other words the total area that contributes with water to the river at the specific grid point. The upstream area always includes the area of the pixel. You can download the upstream area file as netCDF here: