RE: Need verification for Temperature Extraction and Temperature anomalies Scripts

[kunaldayal]

Hi,

I have written a script for plotting the monthly averaged diurnal 2 m temperature anomalies and the 2 m temperature extraction script at a location.

The code is working for both scripts but the monthly averaged diurnal 2 m temperature anomalies do not reflect the same behavior when compared with data extracted at grid points (latitude and longitude) of station locations.

I would really appreciate it if you can advise whether my temperature anomalies script and temperature extraction script using NCL are correct?? See attached.

Appreciate your assistance and advice.

Regards
Kunal

 

[abjaye]

Hi,

I'm not quite sure I understand your question, but after looking at your code, depending on what version of NCL you are using I can suggest one change that could solve your problem. If you are using 6.6.0 or later 'wrf_user_ll_to_ij' is now deprecated and you can use wrf_user_ll_to_xy instead.

http://www.ncl.ucar.edu/Document/Functions/WRF_arw/wrf_user_ll_to_xy.shtml

If you are using NCL prior to 6.6.0 then you will need to make this change:

x=point(1)+1
y=point(0)+1

 

[kunaldayal]

Hi,

I wanted to know whether my extraction code for the temperature at a specific location and the code for plotting the monthly averaged diurnal 2 m temperature anomalies are correct?

The reason why I asked for the verification is: when I plot the monthly averaged diurnal 2 m temperature anomalies I can see a significant contrast in the 2 m temperature via the anomalies plot indicating a strong diurnal variation in temperature. But when I extract the 2 m temperature using the extraction code at a specific location there is a very poor diurnal variation in temperature.

This behavior is mostly observed for locations on the leeward side of the island (tropical island - Fiji) and not on the windward side.

Appreciate your assistance and advise.

Regards
Kunal