Bufkit Data Distribution System
Welcome to the Bufkit Data Distribution System!
This system provides real-time data for the National Weather Service's
software package
Bufkit
and can display soundings for the NAM, GFS, RAP, NAM4KM, HRRR, SREF and HIRESW models for locations
regionally and around the world. The
concept for this site developed out of a class project focused
on the "Applications of Computers to Meteorology" in the Department
of Meteorology at Penn State. The work to create this site both on the
surface and behind the scenes was a combined effort of Dr. George Young,
professor of meteorology, Joe Koval, former master's degree student in
meteorology, and the members of the Meteo 473 class of Spring 2000.
The package is currently maintained and enhanced on a time-available basis by
Art Person
at Penn State.
Acknowledgments
How to save and use files from the selection maps above
Bufkit file parameter definitions
Download Bufkit
Penn State Department of Meteorology
Academic Contact: Dr.
George Young
Operational Contact: Art Person
