The IEM uses Unidata LDM to move data around within the computing infrastructure. Anybody is eligable to request a LDM feed, so to get products pushed to you without any fuss! This page details the setup of the LDM feed.
Looking for low latency ASOS data? Read this first!
The IEM LDM feed offers no magic in this space and you are not going to get live ASOS data via this feed. You likely want to read this news item about Wagering on ASOS temperatures before contacting daryl about your "research" needs for this data via LDM.
STEP 1: Send an Email
Send us an email requesting a LDM feed. You can send this email to me, Daryl Herzmann (akrherz@iastate.edu). You should include contact information and the DNS/IP of the host that you will be using to connect to the IEM LDM.
STEP 2: Configure LDM (ldmd.conf)
All local products are generated within the EXP LDM feedtype. A
nomenclature is used within the IEM to help with product routing. The general
form is: datatype routes timestamp archive_path current_path suffix
STEP 3: Sign up for IEM bulletin (optional)
You don't have to complete this step, but you can keep up-to-date with IEM news and events with the IEM Daily Bulletin. You can sign up for it here. If this service generates enough interest, I will set up a dedicated email list for it.