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[LDM #CMI-630638]: LDM

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  • Subject: [LDM #CMI-630638]: LDM
  • Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:04:43 -0700
shengting,

> We are receiving a lot of data, but not in a format human readable. I recall 
> that in the installation instruction, we are supposed to put such lines:
> 
> export PATH=$HOME/decoders:$HOME/util:$HOME/bin:$PATH
> export MANPATH=$HOME/share/man:SysManPath
> 
> in the .bash_profile. Does this have anything to do with that?

Most of the data-products on the Unidata IDD are in binary format and are
usually processed by an analysis and display package (e.g., McIDAS, GEMPAK)
into a form that the analysis and display package can use.

Some of the products, however, are textual (e.g., the "IDS|DDPLUS" feed).

We supply the McIDAS and GEMPAK packages on our website, but which package
you use is entirely up to you. The packages we supply have instructions on
how to interface it with the LDM.

> But I don't see any files/directories with names "decoders" and "util" in the 
> $HOME directory. Could you advise us on that?

If you wish, I can put you in touch with someone who can advise you on the
various analysis and display packages.

Regards,
Steve Emmerson

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: CMI-630638
Department: Support LDM
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed
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