ATM350

Week 1, Jan 22, 2015

Agenda:

Welcome!

Introduction and background

Course Webpage and Schedule

Syllabus

Student background: computer operating system; programming; favorite wx-related websites

Department (DAES) computing account

Remote login to DAES computing system

RAMADDA Data Repository http://ramadda.atmos.albany.edu:8080/repository

Integrated Data Viewer (IDV):

Unidata's Integrated Data Viewer (IDV): a tool for the viewing and analysis of most types of meteorological data. Tightly coupled to RAMADDA data repositories. Download IDV here (registration is necessary; be sure you choose the right version for your computer's operating system; in Windows, find out if you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit version by right-clicking on Computer and then left-clicking on Properties)

Tasks: Set password on DAES computer account and RAMADDA account; Install IDV; Read and Prepare for Week 2 Lab Exercise