Accessing TAMDAR Data
To access the TAMDAR data via MADIS, NWS Forecast Offices will need to do the following:
1) Complete the MADIS data application located on the FSL MADIS website. Be sure to specify "Automated Aircraft" in the data request section.2) Once approved for a MADIS account (it will probably take a few days), you will be able to access and download all the appropriate README files containing detailed instructions on how to ingest and display the TAMDAR data in AWIPS.
3) Questions or problems, please contact: Patricia.A.Miller@noaa.gov or Michael.F.Barth@noaa.gov
Note: TAMDAR data (along with other aircraft data) will also be made available via the FSL ACARS web page at http://acweb.fsl.noaa.gov.
Non-NWS - General Instructions for Non-AWIPS Users to Access TAMDAR Data via MADIS
Airline, University, non-NWS Government Access:
NWS, airline, university, and non-NWS government meteorologists may view the
TAMDAR along with other aircraft data at the FSL ACARS web site at
http://acweb.fsl.noaa.gov,
or obtain data files via ftp, ldm, or OPeNDAP from the FSL MADIS system.
To access the TAMDAR data via MADIS for non-AWIPS users:
1) Complete the
MADIS data application located on the
FSL MADIS website. Be sure to specify
"Automated Aircraft" in the data request section.
2) Once approved for a MADIS account (it will probably take a few days), you will be able to access and download all the appropriate README files containing detailed instructions on how to
obtain the TAMDAR data files.
3) Questions or problems, please contact:
Patricia.A.Miller@noaa.gov or
Michael.F.Barth@noaa.gov
Public Access:
Public access to real-time data is no longer available.
