This directory contains the Forecaster module to retrieve forecast from a BOPTEST test case, which is needed for predictive controllers. This module uses the data_manager object of a test case to read the deterministic forecast from the test case FMU. In future developments it will be possible to request stochastic forecast with a predefined distribution over the deterministic forecast for research purposes. This distribution will be added on the top of the deterministic forecast mentioned before.

The controller developer can choose the prediction horizon and interval of the forecast from the actual simulation time. The controller developer may also filter the forecast for a specific data category or request all data variables and filter it afterwards.