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> Hey guys- > Hi Don, We can discuss more at lunch as well. > We're doing contingency planning here for a possible government shutdown > and were asking NCEP about the stability of datasets during a shutdown. > It made me think of you guys. > :) > While I think the NOAAport satellite feed should continue since it feeds > the NWS offices, I was wondering about conduit (and any other LDM > systems at government facilities). Have you been in touch with NCEP/NWS > as to whether the CONDUIT distribution machines will remain up if the > government shuts down? No, at least I have not, maybe Linda has, I 'll check. My thoughts are that NCEP is considered a vital interest and will continue operations, and that would include CONDUIT distribution. > > Things are still up in the air, but if the govt shuts down, we will most > probably have to turn off our TDS and FTP services. Why?..is there human intervention needed for these services, aside from standard maintenance? I suspect some IT folks at NOAA may be considered "vital" as well, not sure how that plays out. If the "lock out" goes on for a long time, obviously things will begin to crater, but we and NCEP will still be up and running, providing data and services to the community. > > Don > -- > Don Murray > NOAA/ESRL/PSD and CIRES > 303-497-3596 > http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/psd/people/don.murray/ > > Jeff Weber Unidata User Support http://www.unidata.ucar.edu Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: GQL-732859 Department: Support IDD Priority: Normal Status: Open