HPVCI-Webpage Delivery of Operational Modeling

As part of the High Performance Visualization Center Initiative (HPVCI) at Jackson State University (JSU), the JSU Meteorology Program has developed a webpage for the delivery of operational modeling (MM5) products and output datasets. Given the nature of mesoscale modeling and the finer resolution of meteorological field variables a two-tier approach is being used: one based on QG theory and applications, the other on SG and boundary layer theory. The development of specific products is underway and will include animations and three-dimensional renderings of these to aid forecaster interpretation of model output in real-time. The web site will provide ftp access for model output and is expected to allow adaptive computation. The site is to be beta tested in terms of a usability analysis in terms of products, visual presentation, and ease of use.