== FLEXPART meteorological input from ECMWF == ||[[span(style=color: #333366, Do not remove or rename this page as it is referenced in [https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-2017-323 a GMD paper])]]|| [FpInput ^back to FpInput] === `flex_extract`: Software for the retrieval of ECMWF data as needed by FLEXPART === * The Software for retrieving ECMWF data in the specific format needed by FLEXPART was originally created by Gerhard Wotawa. The later versions were written by Leo Haimberger on behalf of CTBTO.From v7.0.3 on, together with Anne Philipp. * Since v7, this software has been given the name '''flex_extract''' (before, various names were used to refer to it). * Originally, this software was usable for member-state users only. '''From v7.0.3 on, retrieving public datasets as non-member-state user is supported.''' * The '''Version''' column in the table below has links for downloading the corresponding tarball. ||= '''Version''' =||= '''git''' =||= '''Remarks''' =|| || [download:15 2.1]||--|| || || [download:16 4]||-- ||Allows to retrieve compressed ECMWF data on old AIX ecgate in mixed GRIB1/GRIB2 coding|| || [download:46 4.0]||-- ||Allows to retrieve compressed ECMWF data on new Linux ecgate in mixed GRIB1/GRIB2 coding|| || [download:50 6.0]||--||A new version for retrieval with 1 h time resolution and other enhancements (use on ecgate only)|| || [download:55 7.0.2]||-- ||Python-based version. Allows access to publicly available data without a member state account through the python framework of ECMWF (`ecmwf-api-client-python`). Note that if you have the choice between working through this interface or directly on `ecaccess`/ through a gateway server, one of the latter options will usually be considerably faster. In any case, extracting large data sets takes time.|| || [download:61 7.0.3]|| ||FpInputMetEcmwfLinks has relevant links and a step-by-step instruction of how to prepare your environment for being able to install and use flex_extract v7. We now have `flex_exctract` also in a [browser:flex_extract.git public git repository] on `flexpart.eu`|| || [download:62 7.0.4]|| [browser:flex_extract.git/?rev=7.0.4 tag 7.0.4]||A bugfix version which solves problems with ERA5 and CERA retrieval from v7.0.3 and added two new features: It can retrieve analysis and forecast ensembles efficiently, e.g. by setting `number=0/to/9` (suffix for the ensemble member number is added to output file names). Additionally, it can write an extra file `mars_requests.csv` which contains all MARS request parameters for each request. || === Use and install flex_extract FpInputMetEcmwfLinks has relevant links and a step-by-step instruction of how to prepare your environment for being able to install and use `flex_extract`. === Obtaining access to ECMWF MARS === In order to extract data from the [https://confluence.ecmwf.int//display/UDOC/MARS+user+documentation ECMWF MARS archive], one needs an account at ECMWF. '''Reanalysis''' and MACC/CAMS '''data are publicly available.''' The [https://software.ecmwf.int/wiki/display/WEBAPI/How+to+retrieve+ECMWF+Public+Datasets procedure for registration] is explained on the ECMWF web site (register and perform steps 1 and 2). Consider the [https://software.ecmwf.int/wiki/display/WEBAPI/Available+ECMWF+Public+Datasets applicable licence]. (FpInputMetEcmwfLinks contains instructions and links as well) For other data (e.g., operational IFS data) a member-state or special-project account is be required. Contact your national meteorological service if you need this and your country is among the [https://www.ecmwf.int/en/about/who-we-are/member-states ECMWF member states].