MARS

Specifies the analysis time, the start time of a forecast (base time) or observation time.

time=<value>

Valid values depend on the type of data:

• Analysis time, forecast base time or first guess verification time (all usually at synoptic hours: 00, 06, 12 and 18 ).
• Observation time (any combination in hours and minutes is valid, subject to data availability in the archive).

The syntax is HHMM or HH:MM. If MM is omitted it defaults to 00.

Examples

Dissemination

Specifies the analysis time, the start time of a forecast (base time).

time=<value>

Valid values depend on the type of data:

• Analysis time & forecast base time 00, 06, 12 and 18

The syntax is HHMM or HH:MM.

Examples