MM5toGrADS Tutorial : Run

Edit the namelist.input file to select appropriate times, levels, and fields to plot.

Edit the mm5_to_grads.csh script to specify the input and output files.

Create graphical output

Type the following command to run the MM5toGrADS converter:

mm5_to_grads.csh  >& log

If successful, the following files will be generated

-rw-r--r--   1 mesouser users        2641 May 15 11:13 grads_output.ctl
-rw-r--r--   1 mesouser users    14198400 May 15 11:13 grads_output.dat
-rw-r--r--   1 mesouser users       20341 May 15 11:13 log

Where, grads_output.ctl is the GrADS control file, and grads_output.dat is the GrADS data file.  Check the log file to ensure correct execution of the program.

 

Sample plots from MM5 model output for SOC case

For extra information visit the Miscellaneous and Trouble Shooting pages.