MapReduce is a powerful model for processing massive amounts of data in parallel through distributed systems like Apache Hadoop. This technology, popularized by Google, enables automatic parallelization and fault tolerance, allowing for efficient data processing at scale. Learn about the motivation

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This PowerPoint presentation provides real-time experimental lightning flash prediction based on initial conditions data from GFS and WRF models. The forecast covers Day 1 and Day 2 with detailed insights on 24-hour accumulated total lightning flash counts and 3-hourly accumulated total lightning fl

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Hybrid Variational/Ensemble Data Assimilation combines features from the Ensemble Kalman Filter and Variational assimilation methods to improve the NCEP Global Forecast System. It incorporates ensemble perturbations into the variational cost function, leading to more accurate forecasts. The approach

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This informative piece delves into the evolution of Near-Surface Sea Temperature (NSST) within the NCEP GFS/CFS, discussing its significance in Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) systems, the utilization of sea surface temperature (SST), and the T-profile near the sea surface. It covers the role of

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In this exercise, you will generate NCEP GEFS deterministic week 1 and week 2 forecasts for precipitation and temperature anomaly. The practical steps include downloading the necessary data and scripts, extracting the files, and accessing the GEFS model guidance. This exercise focuses on understandi

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Upgrade review presented by Mark Iredell on the planned system changes and expected benefits for the Global Forecast System (GFS) in December 2014. Highlights include enhancements to modeling capabilities, forecast accuracy, and system optimizations across various components like analysis, model dyn

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Wide Area Storage Systems play a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by modern web-scale applications with geographically distributed users. This overview discusses key concepts such as GFS, Bigtable, Sinfonia, Calvin, and solutions involving multiple data centers across regions to enhan

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Explore the utilization of radiance data in global data assimilation at NOAA/NCEP, focusing on the integration of various satellite instruments like AMSU-A, ATMS, MHS, and more. Recent and upcoming enhancements to the global data assimilation system are discussed, with an emphasis on changes to the

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The Google File System (GFS) introduced in 2003 by Ghemawat, Gobioff, and Leung, is designed for an unusual environment where component failures are common. GFS is specifically tailored for storing large files with primarily read-heavy workloads, emphasizing high sustained bandwidth over low latency

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Web-scale applications hosted in massive computing infrastructures require scalable storage systems. This overview covers different types of storage systems, including file systems and databases, emphasizing the key design ideas and pros/cons of Google File System (GFS).

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The 2014 NCEP Production Suite Review highlighted the significant implementation of the 13 km Global Forecast System (GFS). This major update involved substantial enhancements in resolution, observations, analysis, and physics, impacting various NCEP models and centers. The improved 13 km GFS brough

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Completed WCOSS transition of both SREF and NARRE-TL in production, with upgrades and fixes for improved ensemble forecasting. Delivered interim upgrade packages for SREF, planned future upgrades, and introduced an experimental NCEP Storm-Scale Ensemble. Performance evaluation in a heavy rain event

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The recent evolution of the African monsoon shows varied rainfall patterns in different regions over the past 7, 30, and 90 days. Highlights include below-average rainfall in parts of East and Central Africa, above-average rainfall in West Africa, and outlooks for increased or decreased rainfall in

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Utilizing a range of radiance data sources, NOAA/NCEP has implemented significant upgrades to its Global Data Assimilation System. Recent and upcoming changes focus on improving model levels, introducing new observation errors, and expanding all-sky assimilation capabilities. The future direction in

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Set the home directory to prevent future directory changes before running real-time processes. Two versions of run_gdas scripts are provided along with instructions for setting up directories, updating scripts, and accessing necessary data files. Various resources and tools are mentioned, including

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The study presents the analysis of tropospheric intrusion evolution during the START08 Field Campaign using models such as WACCM and GFS. The primary goals include comparing model output with observations, verifying dynamical transport features, and studying the spatial and temporal evolution of mid

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