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[IDD #RVZ-888525]: Radar and Lightning Data

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  • Subject: [IDD #RVZ-888525]: Radar and Lightning Data
  • Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:02:51 -0600
> Hello Jeff Weber,
> 
> Thank you very much for the attention.
> By now I'm using idd.unidata.ucar.edu to ingest only FNEXRAD data. I inttend 
> to
> use NNEXRAD and NEXRAD2 during tornado outbreaks events.
> 
> I'm also using idd.unidata.ucar.edu as ALTERNATE feeder for UNIWISC and WMO
> feedtypes. Is there any problem?
> 
> I also asked CPTEC-INPE (moingobe.cptec.inpe.br) to ingest NEXRAD data.
> Hence I'm going to have moingobe.cptec.inpe.br as an ALTERNATE feeder for 
> those
> NEXRAD data and idd.unidata.ucar.edu as PRIMARY feeder.
> 
> I'll wait for the answer about the request for NLDN data.
> 
> Cheers,  Giovanni

Hello Giovani,

I regret that the provider of the NLDN feed cannot grant us access to that feed.

The basic agreement was for degree granting colleges in the US, I was hopeful, 
but the request was denied.

Wish it was different..

Cheers,


> 
> 
> 
> Quoting Unidata IDD Support <address@hidden>:
> 
> > >
> > > Hello Steve/Tom
> > >
> > > I would like to receive (using LDM-6.4.5) these types of data:
> > >
> > > 1- Radar
> > > * NEXRAD Level II --Feed type (NEXRAD2) FT28
> > > * NEXRAD Level III [NIDS] --Feed type (NNEXRAD) FT27
> > > * NEXRAD National Mosaics --Feed type (FNEXRAD) FT13
> > >
> > > 2- Lightning
> > >
> > > * Feedtype (NLDN) FT14
> > >
> > >
> > > I only have permission to download data from CPTEC 
> > > (moingobe.cptec.inpe.br)
> > but
> > > this host does not receive these feedtypes. Indeed none of the CPTEC hosts
> > have
> > > these data.
> > > My intention is to study severe storm cases (specially tornadic cells) and
> > > compare with those that occurs here in Brazil.
> > > The statistics of my site are:
> > >
> > http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/idd/rtstats/siteindex.php?giovanni.dolif.br
> > > I hope you can help me to get those data.
> > >
> > > Thanks once more, and best regards from Brazil (too hot!!! ... now in my
> > room:
> > > 29.8C)
> > >
> > > Giovanni
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Giovanni Dolif Neto
> > > Meteorologist (Msc.) - CPTEC/INPE
> > > http://www.cptec.inpe.br
> > > Tel.: 55 - (12) 3186-8459
> > >
> > >
> > Hello Giovanni,
> >
> > I have submitted the request for the lightning (NLDN Feed) and am awaiting a
> > response. In the past, the lightning data has been restricted to US .edu
> > sites, but maybe they are willing to reach out.
> >
> > Please point your requests for:
> >
> > 1- Radar
> > * NEXRAD Level II --Feed type (NEXRAD2) FT28
> > * NEXRAD Level III [NIDS] --Feed type (NNEXRAD) FT27
> > * NEXRAD National Mosaics --Feed type (FNEXRAD) FT13
> >
> >
> > to:
> >
> > idd.unidata.ucar.edu
> >
> > Your allow is currently in place, so please attempt to ingest those feeds at
> > your convenience, and let us know if you experience any problems or
> > difficulties.
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> >
> > Jeff Weber
> > Unidata User Support
> > http://www.unidata.ucar.edu
> >
> > Ticket Details
> > ===================
> > Ticket ID: RVZ-888525
> > Department: Support IDD
> > Priority: Urgent
> > Status: Open
> >
> >
> 
> 
> --
> Giovanni Dolif Neto
> Meteorologist (Msc.) - CPTEC/INPE
> http://www.cptec.inpe.br
> Tel.: 55 - (12) 3186-8459
> 
> 

Jeff Weber
Unidata User Support
http://www.unidata.ucar.edu

Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: RVZ-888525
Department: Support IDD
Priority: Emergency
Status: Open