Real Output Files

When real.exe is successfully run, the output files are:


wrfbdy_d01

This file contains boundary conditions for the beginning time of each forecast time period, as well as tendencies to get to the next time. Therefore at time n-1 we have all the necessary information to get to time n, thus extra information at time n is not needed.

  • This is a single file, only available for domain 01. If using nesting, all boundary information will be inherited from the parent to the nest(s).

  • Boundary information is stored separately for the N/S/E and W boundaries.

  • netCDF-formatted boundary file content can be viewed using the netCDF ncdump utility. It is possible to view the files with the ncview utility, but this will not give much useful information, as only the information on the boundaries is displayed.


wrfinput_d0x

These files contain 3d initial time data interpolated onto model Eta vertical levels.

  • A wrfinput_d0x file will be created for each domain for which input_from_file = .true. in the &time_control record in namelist.input.

  • netCDF-formatted initial condition file content can be viewed using both the ncdump and ncview tools.



wrflowinp_d0x

Only if using the sst_update option and the auxinput4 parameters are set in namelist.input, these files will be output as well. They contain SST, VEGFRA, ALBBCK and SEAICE (if available) for each input time.

  • A wrflowinp_d0x file will be created for each domain.

  • netCDF-formatted wrflowinp_d0x file content can be viewed using both the ncdump and ncview tools.