Re: 20020304: COMET Case Studies (fwd)

Hi David, 

PC platform yes...Windows no!

I am currently running Solaris x86 on a PC, but we have had success with
many UNIX OS's and various window managers...One issue still is that
GEMPAK runs in 8-bit color mode, but in RH Linux we have a work around for
24 and 8 bit display on the same machine...

GEMPAK is the application software you will desire for display.

http://unidata.ucar.edu/packages/gempak/index.html

I also am in FL-4, and would be more than happy to show you the current
capabilities..First floor 1208..

Cheers,

-Jeff
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Jeff Weber                                    address@hidden
Unidata Support                               PH:303-497-8676 
NWS-COMET Case Study Library                  FX:303-497-8690
University Corp for Atmospheric Research      3300 Mitchell Ln
http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/staff/jweber      Boulder,Co 80307-3000
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On Tue, 14 May 2002, David Smith wrote:

> I still wish to stop by before I depart.  I have heard rumors that you
> are (have) converted the cases for use on a PC platform - is that true?
> 
>                              David Smith
> 
> Jeff Weber wrote:
> > 
> > Hello David,
> > 
> > Yes, there are two versions of the cases, but GEMPAK and GARP are
> > virtually the same...the other version is the netCDF AWIPS version.
> > 
> > The COMET cases are in general about 2 GB in size...some larger some
> > smaller, so you would want to have sufficient hard drive to handle the
> > data. Other system requirements are far less stringent, but the faster the
> > CPU and the more memory you have the quicker the images will load and
> > process...obviously.
> > 
> > Currently the data is available either via FTP (slow process) or via an
> > 8mm tape..we will have the data on CD's in the coming month, so it would
> > be helpful to have access to an 8mm tape drive for the present and a CD
> > drive in the future.
> > 
> > GEMPAK (GARP) software is freely available at:
> > 
> > http://unidata.ucar.edu/packages/gempak/index.html
> > 
> > and the case study project is located at:
> > 
> > http://www.joss.ucar.edu/cometCases/
> > 
> > with the list of available cases located at:
> > 
> > http://www.joss.ucar.edu/cometCases/avail.html
> > 
> > I am located in room 1208 first floor, west wing, across from JOSS if you
> > would like any more help, or just sling me an e-mail...
> > 
> > Thank you and welcome aboard!
> > 
> > -Jeff
> > ____________________________                  _____________________
> > Jeff Weber                                    address@hidden
> > Unidata Support                               PH:303-497-8676
> > NWS-COMET Case Study Library                  FX:303-497-8690
> > University Corp for Atmospheric Research      3300 Mitchell Ln
> > http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/staff/jweber      Boulder,Co 80307-3000
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded Message ----------
> > > Date: Thursday, February 14, 2002 12:01 PM -0700
> > > From: David Smith <address@hidden>
> > > To: linda miller <address@hidden>
> > > Subject: COMET Case Studies
> > >
> > > Linda:
> > >
> > >        I am not sure if you are the person to contact for this request,
> > > but your name was one that I recognized.  Please pass this on to the
> > > appropriate person, if you are not that person.
> > >
> > >        I would like to start using some of the COMET case studies in my
> > > Synoptic Meteorology class at the Naval Academy.  I have been talking to
> > > Delores Kiessling at COMET and she said that there are two versions:
> > > GEMPAK and GARP.  Given the options, I think I wouold prefer to use
> > > GARP.   Delores said that I would need to get software from you in order
> > > to manipulate the datasets that are available.  We do not have GARP
> > > software at USNA, so I will need to get this from UNIDATA.
> > >
> > >        I was wondering if there is anything else that I would need in
> > > order to use the case studies at my home institutions.  Also, what are
> > > the hardware requirements for the software and the datasets.  I do have
> > > a computer technician that can perform the installation.
> > >
> > >        By the way, I am currently on sabbatical at UCAR E&O on the second
> > > floor of FL-4, so I can easily come down to talk to whomever would be
> > > able to help me with this request.  My phone number is 2594.
> > >
> > >
> > >                            David Smith
> > >
> > > ---------- End Forwarded Message ----------
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Linda Miller - address@hidden
> > > External Liaison, Unidata
> > > University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
> > > P.O. Box 3000
> > > Boulder, CO 80307-3000
> > > 303 497-8646 fax: 303-497-8690
> > > URL:  http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/staff/lmiller/un.act.html
> > >
> > >
>