Data Use Policy: Occasional use of MesoWest data does not require submission of a formal application. The graphics that are available on the MesoWest Web Page can be used without restriction. Recipients of MesoWest data via LDM are expected to complete this application and agree to the usage restrictions detailed below.
Data contained in MesoWest arise from cooperative arrangements with many different educational instatitutions, public agencies and commercial firms. The data are intended to be used by personnel in governmental agencies to protect lives and property, by the public for general information, and by individuals at educational institutions for instructional and research purposes. Any other uses of the data from one or more stations must receive written approval from the agencies that installed the weather sensors. Contact the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Regional Prediction to receive information on how to obtain written approval.
Due to the nature of data transmission across the Internet and other communication factors, the information provided by MesoWest may not always be current. No warranties are expressed or implied regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided by MesoWest. Data users are cautioned to consider the provisional nature of the data before using it for decision making.
The user assumes the entire risk related to use of MesoWest data.The Cooperative Institute for Regional Prediction, CIRP, provides the data "as is" and in no event shall the providers be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from lost data or lost profits or revenue, the costs of recovering such data, the costs of substitute data, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages, arising out of the use of the data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and the 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.
It would be very helpful if publications that depend upon substantial use of MesoWest data acknowledge the data providers by including a statement similar to: This study was made possible in part due to the data made available by the governmental agencies, commercial firms, and educational institutions participating in MesoWest.