Rapid Update Cycle
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rapid-update-cycle-266-4940761
title:
Rapid Update Cycle
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The Rapid Update Cycle (RUC) was an American atmospheric prediction system that consisted primarily of a numerical forecast model and an analysis system to initialize the model. The first operational implementation was created in 1994, with 60km resolution and a 3-hour cycle. The RUC was designed to provide accurate short-range numerical forecast guidance for weather-sensitive users, such as those in the aviation community. Significant weather forecasting problems that occur in the 0- to 12-hr r
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Weather forecasting system used in the U.S. until 2012
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_Update_Cycle
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2024-03-03T13:05:45Z
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