Missing files: manual fix

If for some reason the transfer of meteo files from ecgate to bsf15k has been interrupted, you might try to get the files manually.

The easiest way to get files by hand from ECMWF to KNMI is to use the ecaccess tools. Unfortunately, the tools are not available on the bsf15k yet (but will be soon).

On your KNMI workstation, ensure that the following directory is in your path:

/usr/local/ecaccess/client/tools

If necessary, you need to obtain a certificate to contact ECMWF, which is valid for about a month:

eccert
ECMWF user identifier:
Passcode from your SecurID card:

The day0 and the forecast files are stored on different places:

• The 'day0' files are at the permanent tape archive; set the environment:

  tcsh> setenv ECDOMAIN 'ECFS[nlh]'
  bash> export ECDOMAIN='ECFS[nlh]'

• The forecast files are stored on the temporary tape archive; set the environment:

  tcsh> setenv ECDOMAIN 'ECTMP[nlh]'
  bash> export ECDOMAIN='ECTMP[nlh]'

Suppose that the following file is missing or corrupted:

od-fc-2004-03-ml60-glb3x2-q_20040302f2_21p06.hdf

Check if the file is present:

ecdir cuijperh/TM/meteo/od/fc/2004/03/ml60/glb3x2

Retrieve the file:

ecget cuijperh/TM/meteo/od/fc/2004/03/ml60/glb3x2/q_20040302f2_21p06.hdf od-fc-2004-03-ml60-glb3x2-q_20040302f2_21p06.hdf

Move the file from your workstation to the bsf15k.

SEE ALSO:
The ecaccess home page: ECMWF home page under 'Services' and then 'ECaccess'.