grib to netcdf conversion question

[Glenn.Rutledge]

Ross-
I think the problem is the somewhat different NetCDF form that 
IFPS/AWIPS uses.   It's not a pure Unidata flavor I believe.   You've 
got the right cc: to Unidata so I'd wait for that response. 
GR

Ross,Charles H - PGPW-5 wrote the following on 2/12/2007 5:23 PM:
>
>Hello all,
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> I'm trying to convert model grib files into GFE/IFPS compatible file 
> formats using the Unidata Converter suite.  So far I'm having no luck 
> and am seeking input from anyone who may be able to help.
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> Here's what I've done so far...
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> 1.  I'm using a GFS grib file for input.
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>  
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> 2.  Create a .cdl file:
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>         $ gribtocdl -v -g awips.tbl  2007021212_gfs.grib > 
> gfs_2007021212.cdl
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>  
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>         * I'm using a awips.tbl file that I found while browsing the 
> unidata archives
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>  
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> 3.  Create the nc file:
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>         $ gribtonc -l - -g awips.tbl gfs_2007021212.cdl awips.nc < 
> 2007021212_gfs.grib
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>  
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>         My output here is interesting and may be problematic.  Here is 
> a sample:
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>         -------------
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> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD99 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Nx: 129 != 65
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> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD99 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Ny: 85 != 65
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD99 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch La1: 7.838 != -20.826
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD99 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Lo1: -141.028 != -150
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD99 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Dx: 95250 != 381000
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> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD99 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Dy: 95250 != 381000
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD30 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Nx: 129 != 65
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD30 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Ny: 85 != 65
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD30 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch La1: 7.838 != -20.826
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD30 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Lo1: -141.028 != -150
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD30 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Dx: 95250 != 381000
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YHHD30 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Dy: 95250 != 381000
>
> Feb 12 21:37:59 gribtonc[13996]: YUHD85 KWBC 121200, awips.nc nav. 
> mismatch Nx: 129 != 65
>
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> -------------
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> 4.  Even though I'm getting hundreds (thousands) of mismatch 
> statements I do get a large .nc file.
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> From there I'm tried to put it into my designated input directory in 
> the GFE/IFPS but do not see it available when I run the program.
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> Obviously I'm doing something wrong.
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> Can anyone out there help me?   Thanks in advance for any 
> comments/suggestions, etc, I really appreciate it!
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>  
>
> -Charles
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> Charles Ross
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> Meteorologist
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> Bonneville Power Administration
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> 905 NE 11th Ave.
> Portland, OR 97232
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> 503-230-3159
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> cxross at bpa.gov
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