SADIS File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service

Introduction of the SADIS FTP Service

The SADIS FTP service became operational in July 2005. This service is provided by the Met Office in the United Kingdom, and is available to all approved SADIS and ISCS recipients.  This service provides users with an alternative, high quality internet-based mechanism for receiving WAFS and OPMET data. The SADIS FTP Service is an ICAO-approved distribution system and an integral part of the SADIS service.

For user information about the SADIS FTP service (including authorisation process, log-in procedure and products available) please go the SADIS Operations Group home page, and click on 'SADIS FTP Service' link to download the latest user guide.

A number of enhancements are being implemented on the SADIS FTP service, as authorised by the ICAO SADIS Operations Group (SADISOPSG) and ICAO SADIS Cost Recovery Administrative Group (SCRAG). These enhancements build on the high levels of IT security and resilience currently available to users, and also address the issues of non-repudiation (i.e. proof that the data distributed have originated from WAFC London). 

For more information, including authorised access to the SADIS FTP service, please contact the Met Office SADIS team.