The Global Ensemble Prediction System (GEPS) carries out physics calculations to arrive at probabilistic predictions of atmospheric elements from the current day out to 16 days into the future (up to 32 days once a week on Thursdays at 00UTC). The GEPS produces different outlooks (scenarios) to estimate the forecast uncertainties due to the nonlinear (chaotic) behaviour of the atmosphere. The probabilistic predictions are based on an ensemble of 20 scenarios that differ in their initial conditions, their physics parameters which are randomly perturbed by a Stochastic Parameter Perturbation (SPP) method, and the stochastic perturbations (kinetic energy). A control member that is not perturbed is also available. Weather elements include temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed and direction, humidity and others. This product contains raw numerical results of these calculations. Geographical coverage is global. The horizontal resolution of the system is 0.35 degree (about 39 km at equator). The system has 84 vertical levels for the forecasts and for the analyses. Predictions are performed twice a day.
- Publisher - Current Organization Name: Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Licence: Open Government Licence - Canada
Data and Resources
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MSC DatamartGRIB2English dataset GRIB2
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MSC DatamartGRIB2French dataset GRIB2
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MSC Datamart AMQPGRIB2English dataset GRIB2
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MSC Datamart AMQPGRIB2French dataset GRIB2
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GEPS.DIAG.24_PRMM.ERGE1 - Quantity of precipitation >= 1 mm [probability %]WMSEnglish web_service WMS
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GEPS.DIAG.24_PRMM.ERGE1 - Quantity of precipitation >= 1 mm [probability %]WMSFrench web_service WMS
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MSC Open Data documentationHTMLEnglish guide HTML
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MSC Open Data documentationHTMLFrench guide HTML
Contact Information
Delivery Point: 77 Westmorland Street, suite 260
City: Fredericton
Administrative Area: New Brunswick
Postal Code: E3B 6Z4
Country: Canada
Electronic Mail Address: ECWeather-Meteo@ec.gc.ca