Licensing procedure for AAPP end-use

• Supported platforms: UNIX or Linux platforms, 32-bit or 64-bit.
• Software requirements: KORN shell, FORTRAN 77 or FORTRAN 90 compiler, C compiler, make, gunzip, gzip, tar, perl. The optional OPS-LRS (for IASI processing) also requires a C++ compiler and support for posix threads
• To make use of the full functionality of AAPP, you will need to install various external packages (e.g. ECMWF BUFR library and the HDF5 library). For details, please see the Installation Guide.
• Hardware requirements: about 400 MB of disk space
• Distribution policy: distribution is free of charge to anyone who agrees to the licence conditions contained in the Licence Agreement.

To receive a copy of the AAPP system software please use the AAPP request form.

The normal method of distribution is by FTP pull. Source code and test cases can be downloaded separately.

The request form allows you to choose whether you wish to receive the optional IASI Level 1 processing software (OPS-LRS).

One you have registered, the NWP-SAF Helpdesk will send you an email giving details of how to access the FTP server.

It is also recommended that you subscribe to the AAPP sections of the NWP SAF forum in order to receive announcements of software updates, etc.