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[LDM #JIK-494148]: Ingestors, how to write and implement

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  • Subject: [LDM #JIK-494148]: Ingestors, how to write and implement
  • Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:30:53 -0700
Mike,

> I may be tasked with writing and implementing and ingestor for some
> instruments that have been installed on one of our campus buildings.
> I'm not sure what these instruments are yet.
> 
> Would you please point me to some links where I can read up on what is
> involved in writing and implementing an ingestor? There will be a
> meeting soon and I would like to have some idea of what is involved
> beforehand.

Information on ingestors can be found at
<http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/ldm/ldm-current/basics/programs.html#ingesters>.

I recommend using the file "src/pqing/pqing.c" as a template -- that's 
what it's for.

> Mike Gonsalves
> Information Technology Specialist
> Meteorology
> address@hidden
> (808) 956-2568

Regards,
Steve Emmerson

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: JIK-494148
Department: Support LDM
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed