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WRF and WPS Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions
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#.   `Compiling <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/compiling_faq.html>`_

     *   `WRF/WPS computation requirements <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/compiling_faq.html#wrf-wps-computation-requirements>`_
     *   `Configuration options <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/compiling_faq.html#configuration-options>`_
     *   `Installing WRF and WPS <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/compiling_faq.html#installing-wrf-and-wps>`_

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#.   `Input data <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html>`_

     *   `WRF mandatory input fields <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#wrf-mandatory-input-fields>`_
     *   `Obtain input data <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#obtain-input-data>`_ (meteorological data, static geographic fields, and high-res terrain/landuse for moving nests)
     *   `Using Non-GRIB-formatted meteorological input <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#using-non-grib-meteorological-input>`_ (includes converting from netCDF to intermediate format)
     *   `Processing ERA5 input <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#processing-era5-input>`_
     *   `Using 2024+ ECMWF Input <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#using-2024-ecmwf-input>`_
     *   `Using your own input <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#using-your-own-input>`_

         *   `Using Masked Fields <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#using-masked-fields>`_
         *   `Adding a geographic static dataset <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#adding-a-geogrid-static-dataset>`_
         *   `Adding a new hydrometer field <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#adding-a-new-hydrometer-field>`_

     *   `Landmask differences <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#landmask-differences>`_
     *   `Using multiple input data sources <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#using-multiple-input-data-sources>`_
     *   `Missing Data Values <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#missing-data-values>`_ (examples for RH and surface values)
     *   `Modifying Input <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/input_data.html#modifying-input>`_ (includes examples for SST, landuse, and albedo)

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#.   `Miscellaneous and general topics <https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/site/support/faq/misc.html>`_