ECMWF permits NCAR DSS to distribute certain ECMWF data to US scientists, scientists visiting US organizations, and Canadian scientists affiliated with UCAR member organizations. NCAR cannot provide data 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 outside the US. Prior to providing the data, NCAR is required to obtain 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 fulfill this requirement, please read and sign the following statement:

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

Signed:__________________________________Date:________________________
 
 

Printed Name:_________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________________________

Email:_______________________________________________

Affiliation:___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

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Project title or brief description of the project for which data will be used.

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Please return this form by mail or fax to:

NCAR, SCD, Data Support Section

PO Box 3000

Boulder, CO 80307

fax: 303-497-1291 email: datahelp@ucar.edu