RDPS: Regional View

The graphs are post-processed from parameters of Regional Deterministic Forecast System (RDPS) data issued on the September 21, 00Z 2018 Environment Canada numerical weather prediction (NWP) models (CCMEP: Canadian Center for Meteorological and Environmental Prediction).

For latest updates and more info regarding RDPS dataset please also visit Environment Canada’s website: https://weather.gc.ca/model_forecast/index_e.html

Fhr: 024 – 048
Level: Surface (2m-10m)

20180921_RDPS00Z_FLOWxEFF_TGL_10Wind speeds and directions, precipitation and direct solar effect (SOLARCHVISION passive model)
20180921_RDPS00Z_FLOWxPRM_TGL_10Wind speeds and directions with mean sea level pressure in the background
20180921_RDPS00Z_FLOWxPCP_TGL_10Wind speeds and directions with precipitation rates in the background
20180921_RDPS00Z_TMP_TGL_2Air temperature 2m
20180921_RDPS00Z_EFFECT_DIRDirect normal solar +/- effects (18°C base) – Solarchvision passive model
20180921_RDPS00Z_SOLAR_DIRPost-processed direct solar radiation
20180921_RDPS00Z_SOLAR_TRKTotal solar energy on sun-tracking system(including ground reflections)
20180921_RDPS00Z_SOLAR_S00Total solar energy on south-facing windows(including ground reflections)
20180921_RDPS00Z_SOLAR_E00Total solar energy on east-facing windows(including ground reflections)
20180921_RDPS00Z_SOLAR_W00Total solar energy on west-facing windows(including ground reflections)
20180921_RDPS00Z_SOLAR_LATTotal solar energy on fixed south facing collectors titled equal to site’s latitude (including ground reflections)
20180921_RDPS00Z_SOLAR_HORTotal solar energy on horizontal surfaces
20180921_RDPS00Z_TCDC_SFC_0Total cloud cover (column)
20180921_RDPS00Z_ALBDO_SFC_0Surface albedo
20180921_RDPS00Z_WIND_TGL_10Wind speed visulization
20180921_RDPS00Z_WPOW_TGL_10Wind power at surface (experimental)
This website makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.