File Specification Document

The MERRA File Specification Document describes every aspect of the output data files that users will need to use the data. The file formats, grid structures, frequency and variables are all included. There are also some brief discussions on the physics and analysis.

The file can be found at: http://gmao.gsfc.nasa.gov/research/merra/MERRA_FileSpec_DRAFT_4-10-2007.doc

Full documentation of the GCM science and analysis methods are in development.