This year, special consideration will be given to proposals that:
- Include installation of a prototype AWIPS II standalone EDEX server and CAVE client, coupled with the Unidata LDM, to test data ingest and display both locally, and using the CAVE thin client to connect to remote servers.
- Include installation of a standalone data server (preferably in the Eastern U.S.) running a suite of Unidata software packages including LDM, McIDAS, RAMADDA, THREDDS/TDS to ingest, decode, and serve data to the Unidata community. The data served should include data from real-time IDD/LDM feeds and may include data from local observations, data from local modeling efforts, case study collections, and climate data.
Unidata's technical staff stands ready to assist with installation and configuration of both servers. And as always, these special emphases do not preclude other proposals from members of the Unidata community for procuring new computers or upgrading existing classroom and laboratory equipment to integrate Unidata tools and data services in geoscience education and research.
Additionally, small institutions, academic departments that have not previously submitted proposals to this program, and programs outside Unidata's traditional atmospheric sciences community are particularly encouraged to apply. Proposals from academic institutions outside the United States will be considered. However, preference will be given to academic institutions within the U.S.
Questions About the 2013 Equipment Awards?
Questions or comments about the 2013 Equipment Awards can be sent to: support-egrants@unidata.ucar.edu