ECMWF permits NCAR DSS to distribute certain ECMWF data and software to US scientists, scientists visiting US organizations and Canadian scientists affiliated with UCAR member organizations. NCAR cannot provide data or software to users outside the US except to specific UCAR member universities in Canada, and foreign data users visiting US organizations may not take the data or software outside the US. Prior to providing the data and/or software, NCAR is required to obatin a signed statement from users, which includes address, affiliation, and a brief project description. A list of persons who have signed this form will be provided to ECMWF.

To fullfill this requirement, please read and sign the following statement:

I am qualified to use these data and/or software according to the conditions listed above. I agree not to copy the ECMWF data or software provided by NCAR for the use of other persons, and I agree not to use these data and/or software for commercial purposes. ECMWF will be given credit in any publications in which these data and/or software are used. I understand that if other persons in my organization wish to use these data and/or software, they must also sign a copy of this agreement.

If you are planning to access the free data via the web, you will need to create a Login Account for our server. Your permission form will usually be processed within 24-48 hours of submission, after which you will be informed via email of the status. Please be sure to check the correct Access box below to expedite your request.

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