The remainder of the GFESuite Training Workshop is divided into two
tracks. The information presented in the two tracks is basically
identical. Please stay with your track that is assigned. Refer to
the participants
list for which track you are assigned to.
We will be having an informal get together at the infamous Boulder Lazy
Dog Saloon at 600pm this evening.
| GFESuite Configuration |
This lecture covers concepts of configuring the GFESuite server, gfe,
and ifpIMAGE programs. The directory structure, concepts of the BASE,
SITE, and USER, configuring the ifpServer using localMaps, localWx, and
localConfig will be covered. Bring your questions. A lab will take
you through some of the common configuration procedures. |
| GFESuite Progress, Plans, and its relationship with IFPS,
AWIPS, RAP, RPP, NDFD, and IOC. |
This presentation discusses the various different areas
of IFPS development and prototyping. Discussions about the Rapid
Prototyping Project, Rapid Alpha Process, and relationships to the National
Digitial Forecast Database and the IFPS Initial Operating Capabilities
will be presented. |
| FX-Colloborate |
This demonstration will show the colloboration tool that is currently
being evaluated in the NDFD Central and Eastern clusters. |
| ifpIMAGE and Other Programs |
This lecture covers all aspects of the GFESuite ifpIMAGE program, including
gotchas, tips, and configuration options. Time will be allocated
to discuss new potential enhancements. The lecture will also cover newer
programs of GFESuite, such as ifpnetCDF and iscMosaic, as well as some
of the older programs that are available, such as coordConversion and ifpServerStats. |
| Intersite Coordination |
This lecture/lab will demonstrate and discuss the new intersite
coordination feature of the GFESuite. The basic capabilities of the ISC
feature will be shown. The more advanced tools associated with the
ISC will be demonstrated. Participants will be given an opportunity
to experiment with the new displays and tools. Time will be allocated
for discussion of potential improvements and enhancements. |
| Python and Numerical Python |
This is a lecture/lab to introduce you to the programming
concepts of Python and Numerical Python. These languages are used
extensively throughout GFESuite and knowledge of them is important in order
to configure, write smart tools, and develop your own smart initialization
modules. |
| Smart Initialization |
This is combination lecture/lab on the new Smart Initialization
capability. The lecture will discuss how to add new models to the
system, all of the configuration steps required, how to modify existing
algorithms, and other configurable items on smart initialization.
The lab will have you add a new model to the GFESuite and also modify the
algorithm of an existing model. |
| Smart Tools |
This combination lecture/lab on the smart tools capability. The
lecture will discuss the new Numerical Smart Tools, the new expanded procedure
commands, and other capabilities of smart tools and procedures. Insight
into the various available utility functions for weather (Wx) processing
and SmartScripts will be presented. The lab exercises will have you
writing smart tools (numeric and conventional) and procedures. |
| Text Product Infrastructure |
The lecture will cover the text products generation capability of the
GFESuite, which includes the samplers, analyzers, and phrase generators. |
| What's New with GFESuite? |
This demonstration and discussion will highlight new features of the
GFESuite that have been introduced in IFPS11 and IFPS12. |