[McIDAS #TKS-794443]: McIDAS-X 2017.1 from Unidata

Hi Kimberly,

re:
> As an avid Python user for research and teaching, I was thrilled to discover 
> that McIDAS
> now comes with a Python package:
> 
> https://www.ssec.wisc.edu/mcidas/software/x/fastrack2017.1_unix.html
> 
> However, Unidata's version of McIDAS-X predates the addition of this package, 
> and I was
> unable to find any information regarding future releases. Will there be a 
> v2017 (or
> later) release from Unidata which includes all the features of 2017.1,

Yes.  I have been waiting to release Unidata McIDAS-X/-XCD v2017 until the final
format of NOAAPort SBN-delivered and LDM/IDD relayed GOES-16 ABI imagery is 
finalized so that users can take advantage of the experimental GOES-16 imagery
that is being made available.  Given the test distribution of non-remapped
imagery that will occur/start tomorrow, I am hoping that a decision will be
made so I can release v2017.

re:
> or should I
> contact SSEC directly to inquire about obtaining the latest version of McIDAS?

No.

re:
> Thank you very much for your time.

No worries.

Cheers,

Tom
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Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: TKS-794443
Department: Support McIDAS
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed
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