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[Datastream #YTW-459317]: Motherlode Server

Hi Kelton, 

Sure wish we could serve everyone, but our hardware and network does not scale 
that way.

I was going to suggest NWS NOMADS servers for model access in native GRIB2, and 
then using dcgrib2 (from the GEMPAK application) to decode. The NWS NOMADS 
servers are at:


http://nomads.ncdc.noaa.gov/data.php

Hope this helps, 

Jeff


> Thank you for the response.
> 
> I am not affiliated with a university in any way. I fall under the category 
> of GEMPAK/GARP individual user. As far as model outputs, I am looking for 
> access to general NCEP CONUS models, (i.e. NAM, RUC, GFS). However, because I 
> am not a university affiliate, there may not be many options, which is fine. 
> I mainly wanted to know what your policy was on the motherlode server, and 
> you have answered my question fully!
> 
> I appreciate the response, thank you very much!
> Kelton Halbert
> On May 23, 2011, at 3:59 PM, Unidata Datastream Support wrote:
> 
> >> Hello,
> >> I am interested in receiving regular weather model data downloads from
> >> the Motherlode Server, and I was directed by the webpage to contact
> >> this email address. I would like to be able to download model data for
> >> GEMPAK over HTTP scrips on a regular basis, but I wanted to know if
> >> this is permissible, and if not, what options there are for regular data
> >> downloads. Any information you can provide is appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thank You,
> >> Kelton Halbert.
> >>
> > Hello Kelton,
> >
> > The "motherlode" server is designed to allow people to fill in gaps of 
> > missed products in the IDD/LDM stream due to network or hardware failure. 
> > It is NOT designed as a primary mode of data access. Any attempts of 
> > programmatic access (cron, polling, etc) will cause the offending IP to be 
> > blocked over time :)
> >
> > Unidata is funded by the NSF to provide data to .edu and research 
> > facilities. I see you are coming from a .com address...are you affiliated 
> > with a university in any way?
> >
> > Also, what model output are you looking for? Knowing this we may be able to 
> > offer up other viable options.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Jeff
> > Jeff Weber
> > Unidata User Support
> > http://www.unidata.ucar.edu
> >
> > Ticket Details
> > ===================
> > Ticket ID: YTW-459317
> > Department: Support Datastream
> > Priority: Normal
> > Status: Open
> >
> 
> 

Jeff Weber
Unidata User Support
http://www.unidata.ucar.edu

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: YTW-459317
Department: Support Datastream
Priority: Normal
Status: Open