WRF Preprocessing System Version 3.3: Known Problems and Fixes

Problem with Index File for MODIS Data with Lakes (posted 5/25/11)

Problem: There is a error with the index file for MODIS data with lakes. The definition of variable 'mminlu' isn't correct, and this causes the WRF model not recognizing the landuse type.

Solution: The data file for MODIS data with lakes has been updated from the regular download site. If you have already downloaded the data, a simple change in the index file in modis_landuse_21class_30s/ directory should correct the problem: the new text should be:

description="Noah-modified 21-category IGBP-MODIS landuse"
mminlu="MODIFIED_IGBP_MODIS_NOAH"