Key Features of Architecture
Data stays at resource sites under local control. Resource site maintains standard metadata.
MEL provides single point of access to distributed geospatial data.
MEL provides access to data from all environmental domains.
Development kit provided so user can develop applications to access MEL directly. (Example: Environmental Scenario Generator)
Metadata consistent with Federal guidelines.
Data transfer through standard formats.
- Gridded binary format, binary universal form for the representation of meteorological data, vector product format, SEDRIS, etc.
Provides access to classified/restricted data.
ACKNOWLEDGES INDEPENDENCE OF DATA SOURCES WHILE PROMOTING INTEROPERABILITY.