R Patrick. Hofmann authored and/or contributed to the following articles/publications.
The Rapid Refresh - Replacement for the ruc Pre-Implementation Development and Evaluation
The Rapid Refresh (RR) mesoscale analysis and prediction system is scheduled for operational implementation at NCEP in early 2011. The RR will replace the Rapid Update Cycle (RUC) system, which is currently run hourly at NCEP to provide short-range â??situational awarenessâ? guidance for aviation, severe weather, and general forecast applicatio...