NOAA Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis (RTMA)

Description

The Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis (RTMA) is a NOAA National Centers For Environmental Prediction (NCEP) high-spatial and temporal resolution analysis/assimilation system for near-surf ace weather conditions. Its main component is the NCEP/EMC Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) system applied in two-dimensional variational mode to assimilate conventional and satellite-derived observations.

The RTMA was developed to support NDFD operations and provide field forecasters with high quality analyses for nowcasting, situational awareness, and forecast verification purposes. The system produces hourly analyses at 2. 5 km resolution for the Conus NDFD grid, 3 km for the Alaska NDFD grid and 2.5 km for the Hawaii, Puerto-Rico and Guam NDFD grids.

Data is available from the start of 2019 until present.

Update Frequency

Hourly

License

Open Data. There are no restrictions on the use of this data.

Documentation

https://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/products/rtma/

Managed By

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Contact

For any questions regarding data delivery or any general questions regarding the NOAA Open Data Dissemination (NODD) Program, email the NODD Team at nodd@noaa.gov.
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How to Cite

NOAA Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis (RTMA) was accessed on DATE from https://registry.opendata.aws/noaa-rtma.