.. _overview:

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 Overview
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.. _data-flow:

.. figure:: _static/schemas/overview.png
   :alt: Overview
   :align: center
   :target: javascript:void(window.open('_images/overview.png'))

   Flow of data in inference.

The schema above is a high-level overview of the data flow in the
inference process (click on the image for a larger version).

Several key concepts are introduced:

-  Input:
-  Prognostic variables:
-  Diagnostic variables:
-  Output:
-  Constant forcings:
-  Dynamic forcings:
-  Computed constants:
-  Computed forcings:
