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How to Convert a Custom Local NetCDF Emission Inventory for Use with WRF-Chem's anthro_emis Utility?

seti

Member
Dear all,
I hope you are doing well.
I am currently working with WRF-Chem, and I have a locally developed emission inventory specifically prepared for my study area. The dataset is in NetCDF format, but it does not conform to the standard structure required by WRF-Chem emission pre-processing tools (such as the anthro_emis utility).

I would like to ask for your guidance on the following:
  • How can I properly reformat or convert my local NetCDF emission inventory so that it can be ingested by the anthro_emis utility or any other available tool for WRF-Chem?
  • Are there any recommended workflows, scripts, or guidelines for adapting a custom emission inventory (especially one that is not initially designed for WRF-Chem) to the required format?
  • What are the key structural aspects (variables, dimensions, units) that my NetCDF file must have to be correctly processed?
Any advice, references, or examples would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much in advance for your support.
Best regards,
 
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