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First prototype release of the software deliverable 'GBGP'

DATE: 2016-09-23 12:35
TYPE: ROPP

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Dear ROM SAF ROPP User

Issued : 2016-09-23 12:33 UTC

The ROM SAF is pleased to announce the first prototype release of the software deliverable 'GBGP', Version 1.0.

GBGP is a package of software, data files and documentation whose principal purpose is to encode the E-GVAP 'COST-format' data (ground-based GNSS observations) to WMO-standard BUFR for dissemination to NWP users via the GTS. The package also contains some pre-converter tools to output COST-format files from other formats. The GBGP package is essentially a re-branding of the E-GVAP 'GWV' and 'GWVBUFR' export packages written by the Met Office; GBGP now replaces those packages. The ROM SAF will take over responsibility for maintaining this package alongside the existing ROPP software.

This release is designated 'prototype' because the software has not yet undergone the ROM SAF's formal release procedure which includes code review, a comprehensive test suite, independent beta-testing, a Delivery Readiness Inspection Review and formal approval to release by the ROM SAF Steering Group. Nevertheless, the application code is effectively the same as that in the E-GVAP packages which has been in regular use for many years. The refactored code has been informally tested, is known to be highly portable and is being used in the Met Office for operational dissemination of E-GVAP GB-GNSS data in BUFR via the GTS to global NWP users.

Kind regards
The ROM SAF Team

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