Point_Stat: unsupported interpolation method encountered: HIRA(21)

[MReza-89]

Hi there,

I am trying to use the HiRA technique in my Point_Stat config to verify 24-hour accumulated rainfall forecasts against AWS data. However, I got the following error:
compute_horz_interp() -> unsupported interpolation method encountered: HIRA(21)

Could you please explain what this error means and suggest how I might resolve it?

FYI, I tried the BILIN method for this verification case, and it worked fine. Additionally, HiRA worked in another verification case for ensemble forecasts (using Ensemble_Stat).

Thanks,
Reza

[j-opatz]

Hi Reza,

And thank you for your question. From what you described and what error you're receiving, I think you may be trying to access HiRA interpolation through the interp dictionary type, which is only accessible through Ensemble-Stat. This is why when you attempted this method through Ensemble-Stat you were able to successfully complete your verification.

When using Point-Stat, you'll need to utilize the hira dictionary instead, which is separate from the interp dictionary. Information on that dictionary and its settings are located here, in the MET User's Guide.

You may also find the HiRA framework section useful, as it goes into the methodology behind the scenes of how a pseudo ensemble is accomplished through point interpolation.

[MReza-89]

Hi @j-opatz

Thank you so much for your answer and for the information. I can confirm that I could run Point_Stat for my verification case using hira dictionary. Here is link to information on hira settings in the METplus user's guide.

Cheers,
Reza