[IDV #XMP-580321]: How to find and get the archived surface (METAR) data

> Dear Help,
> 
> I was trying to use IDV and I was unable to find the archived surface
> (METAR) data, for example, 1/15/2011.

Hi Chester,

We are not the data center and don't archive surface data for more than 6 
months.
> 
> 1. Where can I get the the archived surface (METAR) data?

There are two options: one is to get it from one of the national data center 
with the format the IDV can recognize, the second is to
contact the data center in the ssec.wisc.edu. The first one is free, but you do 
need to know the correct format to download the data.
The second one may cost you something, but the data server link they provide 
can be load into the IDV directly.

> 2. Can I access the archived surface (METAR) data from NCAR Yellowstone
> computer?

The answer is no, there is no data server in the Yellowstone computer.

Let me know if you need further help.

Yuan
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Chester
> 
> 
> C.H.(Chester) Huang
> Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, DOI
> Environmental Sciences Section
> 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd
> New Orleans, LA 70123
> Phone: (504) 736-3248
> Fax: (504) 736-2901
> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: XMP-580321
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed
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