MADIS Data Application

Data Use Policy

Recipients of MADIS data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) Global Systems Division (GSD) are expected to complete this application and acknowledge having read the disclaimer information and usage suggestions detailed below.

Some of the datasets are restricted. Those receiving these datasets are expected to comply with the restrictions. Click here for details.

This form can be used to establish new accounts, make changes in existing accounts, or to request archived data.

Disclaimer Regarding Data Usage

ESRL/GSD is not an operational data facility. No warranties are expressed or implied regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. Data users are cautioned to consider the provisional nature of the data before using it for decision making. Mesonet data, in particular, should be considered experimental and not always reliable or accurate. NOAA does not own or operate mesonet sites and is not responsible for site maintenance or data accuracy. The user assumes the entire risk related to use of the data. ESRL/GSD and its data providers disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use the data. ESRL/GSD reserves the right to suspend or discontinue this service, or portions thereof, at any time.

MADIS data providers request that users not redistribute the data or display it on web pages without notifying ESRL/GSD. To notify ESRL/GSD, contact the MADIS team at Patricia.A.Miller@noaa.gov and/or Michael.F.Barth@noaa.gov. Redistribution of mesonet data in distribution categories other than "full distribution" is not allowed.

It would also be very helpful to the MADIS data providers, particularly the providers of aircraft and mesonet data, if publications and web pages that depend upon substantial use of their data acknowledge their contribution by including a statement similar to: This study was made possible in part due to the data made available to the Earth System Research Laboratory/Global Systems Division by ---- (fill in the provider name or names, e.g. "the Kansas Department of Transportation", "MesoWest", or "the following commercial airlines: American, Delta, Federal Express, Northwest, United, and United Parcel Service").

Applicant Information

Name
Address
Phone number
Email address

Data Communications Information

Distribution method LDM
FTP
OPeNDAP
Text/XML Viewer (Surface Observation Datasets Only)
Hostname(s)
IP address(es)

You can receive real-time data or obtain access to the on-line archive of saved real-time data by requesting an ftp, OPeNDAP or Text/XML Viewer account. For real-time data, LDM access is also available. OPeNDAP and Text/XML Viewer accounts are recommended for those who have a need for data on-demand, as contrasted with continuous real-time access. In general, users who require a continuous datafeed will get better performance by accessing the data via ftp or LDM.

Also note that at this time, the Text/XML Viewer can only be used for the surface observation datasets.

If you will be receiving the data via LDM, the hostname and IP address of your LDM server is what should be specified here. If you will be using FTP, OPeNDAP or the Text/XML Viewer, enter the name and address of the machine from which you will be logging on to the MADIS FTP or Web Services servers. If you don't know your IP or have a rotating IP, please enter that information. If you want to specify multiple machines, please list them in the "Remarks" section below.

Organization Information

Organization name
Type of organization Private individual or company
Government agency
Research institute
Educational organization
Briefly describe the
intended use of
the data

Data Request Information

Request type Real-time
Archive (saved real-time data -- observations only, not grids)
Datasets
(Choose all
desired)		 Observations
Meteorological Surface
METAR (standard)
High Frequency METAR (experimental)
SAO
Maritime
Modernized NWS Cooperative Observer
Integrated Mesonet
UrbaNet

Automated Aircraft

Automated Aircraft Reports
Profiles at Airports

Satellite Wind

GOES Operational 3-Hour
GOES Experimental 1-Hour
Satellite Radiance
Satellite Sounding
Hydrological Surface
Radiosonde
NOAA Profiler Network
Multi-Agency Profiler
Radiometer
Snow
WISDOM Balloon Wind
Grids

Rapid Update Cycle (RUC) Surface Assimilation System (RSAS) Surface Analysis Grids

The start dates of the datasets are shown below:

Meteorological Surface
(METAR, Maritime, Integrated Mesonet)		July 1, 2001
Modernized NWS Cooperative ObserverMay 4, 2004
UrbaNetDecember 1, 2006
High Frequency METARFebruary 24, 2009
Hydrological SurfaceJuly 1, 2001
RadiosondeJuly 1, 2001
NOAA Profiler NetworkJuly 1, 2001
Automated Aircraft ReportsJuly 1, 2001
Profiles at AirportsJune 18, 2004
Multi-Agency ProfilerJune 1, 2002
RadiometerJuly 8, 2003
Satellite WindNovember 4, 2003
Satellite SoundingJune 9, 2005
Satellite RadianceNovember 1, 2005
SnowNovember 18, 2005
WISDOMAugust 8, 2008

Note that while RSAS grids are not archived, the latest 50 days are available online.

Remarks

Additional remarks
or special requests
(Don't use "<" or ">" characters
these will break the form)

Submission

Have you read the disclaimer and usage information? Yes
Do you agree to comply with the data restrictions? Yes

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Last updated 26 February 2009.
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