HRRR

Some of you are are familiar than I with the HRRR

http://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/

Has anyone figured out how to bookmark specific current fields, e.g. the latest Mean Layer Vertical Velocity for the NE region. Trying to discover how to set up some useful bookmarks for quick access on a smart phone via cell network. The present UI doesn't seem to anticipate this desire.

Tips anyone?

best,
Evan Ludeman / T8

On Wednesday, 30 September 2015 09:09:47 UTC-6, Tango Eight wrote:
Some of you are are familiar than I with the HRRR

http://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/

Has anyone figured out how to bookmark specific current fields, e.g. the latest Mean Layer Vertical Velocity for the NE region. Trying to discover how to set up some useful bookmarks for quick access on a smart phone via cell network. The present UI doesn't seem to anticipate this desire.

Tips anyone?

best,
Evan Ludeman / T8

I have tried unsuccessfully.

On another note is there a good explanation on what the data means? I understand a few of the fields but not many. Of course how they apply to soaring would be great.

In Utah I have found the HRRR to be very accurate regarding mid and high level clouds.

I use the HRRR a lot since I was tipped off about the site by Walt (WX) a few years ago. I use it most for its predicted convective cloud development (echotop height, cloudtop height), cloud cover and winds.

Recently, we had several days of strong east winds in Arizona that make soaring very tough, but HRRR predicted they would quit around noon on day three and that cumulus would form. The model was spot on and what looked like a lost day turned into a very good one.

It's also quite good in predicting winds from microbursts, which is really useful out west. It accurately predicted a strong line of outflow from distant thunderstorms last June in Moriarty, for example.

I also haven't fund a way to go to a specific field, but start at the main page.

Mike

On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11:09:47 AM UTC-4, Tango Eight wrote:
Some of you are are familiar than I with the HRRR http://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/

Has anyone figured out how to bookmark specific current fields, e.g. the latest Mean Layer Vertical Velocity for the NE region. Trying to discover how to set up some useful bookmarks for quick access on a smart phone via cell network. The present UI doesn't seem to anticipate this desire.
Evan Ludeman / T8

Funny apparently I'm not the only one this seemed like an obvious need to. About a year ago I sent an email to the HRRR webmaster with my request for either a fixed URL or a predictable format so that I could always get the same few images for the same hours each day. He could not fathom what I was asking for so I rephrased it about 2 other ways and he never seemed to get why I would want that or how to do it.

It is not a cell phone friendly website. Anyone want to make a HRRR app?

I also asked for detailed descriptions for each of the plotted parameters, apparently that was not available either. I suppose the HRRR is only intended to be read by meteorologist.

Chris

On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 7:35:09 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11:09:47 AM UTC-4, Tango Eight wrote:
Some of you are are familiar than I with the HRRR http://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/

Has anyone figured out how to bookmark specific current fields, e.g. the latest Mean Layer Vertical Velocity for the NE region. Trying to discover how to set up some useful bookmarks for quick access on a smart phone via cell network. The present UI doesn't seem to anticipate this desire.
Evan Ludeman / T8

Funny apparently I'm not the only one this seemed like an obvious need to.. About a year ago I sent an email to the HRRR webmaster with my request for either a fixed URL or a predictable format so that I could always get the same few images for the same hours each day. He could not fathom what I was asking for so I rephrased it about 2 other ways and he never seemed to get why I would want that or how to do it.

It is not a cell phone friendly website. Anyone want to make a HRRR app?

I also asked for detailed descriptions for each of the plotted parameters, apparently that was not available either. I suppose the HRRR is only intended to be read by meteorologist.

Chris

I have an app on my android phone called HRRR Viewer. It is OK at best. better than nothing but could be so much better.

I've played around some with using the IDV program to view HRRR data. There is some potential there to get Dr. Jack-Like forecasts but it is still pretty dependent on a lot of user input up front.