•         advanced

For each section:

• Short lecture/demonstration
• Work on an example together
• Exercises

1. The user should be familiar with the purpose and use of the applications.
2. Attendees will understand the resources available through the applications and the Unidata community.
3. Additional resources such as COMET case studies will be introduced.
4. The user will gain understanding in the design and implementation of package.
5. The types of data which can imported into the applications should be understood.
6. Attendees should be able to write simple batch scripts.
7. Users should feel confident in maintaining their package.

Day 1

• Introduction to GEMPAK
• How GEMPAK Works
• Package Layout
• The GEMPAK User Interface
• Listing and Mapping Programs
• Grid Programs
• Graphing Programs
• NPROGS
• Using the tools: workshop participant exercise

Day 2

• Map Aesthetics
• Device Drivers
• File Templates
• Grid Diagnostics
• Loops
• Overlays
• Decoders
• Configuration tables
• Using the tools: workshop participant exercise

Day 3

• Writing Scripts
• Objective Analysis/Barnes Scheme
• Map files
• Color Enhancements
• Vertical Coordinates
• Integrating Research Datasets
• Case Studies
• Package Installation
• Support
• Using the tools: workshop participant exercise

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