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Joel, > It has been a while so I hope you remember our conversation.... Indeed I do. > I have been > in contact with a pretty good Java programmer that we use for DCP DCP? Digital Cinema Package? Disney Consumer Products? Device Control Protocol? :-) > acquisition. He has shown interest in aiding in development, and has done > great things for USACE in the past. Knowing the new version of the LDM is > important to many, I am definitely seeking your involvement as well as the > NWS as well... > > Can I get you on a conference call to discuss direction? Sure. I often work from home, so the call would have to be planned. Also, my supervisor, Tom Yoksas, would probably want in. Got any times in mind? > Here is what I am > looking for initially: > > 1. Migrate to Java > 2. Gui/Web app type config. > 3. XML config? (more descriptive error reporting) > 4. Static config files similar to current LDM, with Dynamic in future > release. > 5. SSL encryption capabilities for internal triagency communication. Or for > a overall security improvement. > 6. I would also be interested in trying to look at backwards compatibility > with rcp driven ldm, but expect that to drive up costs exponentially. Those are all very good ideas and, indeed, are part of the goals for the next-generation LDM. You should look at <https://wiki.ucar.edu/display/unidata/Next-Generation+LDM>, particularly the "Decisions" link. > What do you think? > > > > Joel Asunskis, P.E. > Hydraulic Engineer > > US Army Engineer District, St. Louis > Engineering & Construction Division > Hydrologic & Hydraulics Branch > > WATER DATA MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL > QUALITY SECTION (CEMVS-ECHMQ) > > 1222 Spruce St. > St. Louis, MO 63103 > > (314) 331-8338 > (314) 331-8342 Regards, Steve Emmerson Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: YXG-369372 Department: Support LDM Priority: Normal Status: Closed