@mrinalbiswas provided WRF Chem sample files that contain some vertical levels dimensions that are not currently supported by MET but could easily be added.

Describe the Enhancement

Add support for reading WRF files that use the following vertical dimensions:

• bio_emissions_dimension_stag
• klevs_for_dvel
• soil_layers_stag
• seed_dim_stag

Sample data is available in derecho:/glade/derecho/scratch/biswas/forMETplus

Time Estimate

<2 hours

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Relevant Deadlines

12.1.0

Funding Source

I-WRF (7790013)

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