RE: [IDD #AWQ-541579]: NEXRAD Routing

Hi Rory,

Yes, that is all correct, but note we (Unidata) do not feed
"AllisonHouse". They have entered into an agreement with a (or some)
university (ies), generally based on some quid pro quo..

You can do the same, any university is in control of their bandwidth and
data access, and if they want to feed other parties it is their choice as
long as the data is not proprietary (which level II radar is not).

Let me know if I can clear up any other issues regarding this.

Cheers,

Jeff
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On Mon, 20 Feb 2006, Rory Groves wrote:

> > Hi Rory,
> >
> > We deliver data to research institutions and universities, who are you
> affiliated with?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Jeff Weber
>
>
> Hello Jeff-
>
> We are not associated with any universities, but just assumed it is possible
> for anyone to get the data. This company "AllisonHouse" is reselling the
> Level2 radar data for $20/month, and they say they get it from Unidata
> cooperative universities using LDM. I just figured that since I have the
> server capabilities, all I need to do is request to be added to the
> downstream and I could get the data free.
>
> Here's the owner's post about how he gets the data:
>
> Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:03 pm    Post subject: Where and How does
> Allisonhouse get the data?
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----
>
> Where and How does Allisonhouse get the data?
>
> I obtain the data from two large Universities who have either paid for or
> have received grants to fund the access to the Unidata IDD Cooperative.
> Again, the data is free, it's the bandwidth required to get it that costs.
> Even they have to pay for bandwidth. Since I only have to pay for my
> bandwidth the cost is cheaper than a commercial service. However, this means
> I'm a Teir-3 or Teir-4 provider.
>
> As a service to the community some IDD Cooperative members will redistribute
> the non-private data to researches, non-profits, friends, hobbiests, etc.
> This is how I can provide the low cost personal service at the risk of
> higher latency and higher chance of data failure.
>
> A software package called LDM has been developed and is distributed by
> Unidata. The National Weather Service makes the data available via this
> software. People in turn stream the data to other people. Those people in
> turn stream the data to other people...etc...etc. In my case, I've added a
> web front end to the data I recieve from the LDM system. This allows me to
> "stream" the data to you.
>
> Anyone may download the LDM software, configure it, install it and request
> access to the radar data from various Universities or companies who are also
> using LDM. They may or may not say yes unless you pay for it. It's their
> bandwidth so it's their decision. Some are more strict than others on who
> they allow to connect to them and for what purpose. This is also why it is
> possible that I will loose access to the data servicing the personal
> service. If both of the Universities cut off my access there is nothing I
> can do about it. If that happens all subscriptions will be canceled and
> yearly payments will be refunded.
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Unidata IDD Support [mailto:address@hidden]
> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 3:05 PM
> To: address@hidden
> Cc: address@hidden
> Subject: [IDD #AWQ-541579]: NEXRAD Routing
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am interested in becoming a recipient of Level II Nexrad data -- 2nd
> > or 3rd tier. We currently collect weather data from the NWS, including
> > Level III, and distribute to an audience of storm spotters, chasers
> > and public safety officials. The main thing we are missing now is Level 2
> data.
> >
> > Thanks for any information you can provide. I look forward to hearing
> > back from you.
> >
> >
> > Rory Groves
>
>