Frequently Answered Question

A dataless SEED volume contains the metadata for a request only, including instrument responses, instrument coordinates, compression type, etc.

Getting or creating a Dataless SEED File:

Email-based: Generate a request for a dataless using the online form.

Web-based:

1. Submit a BREQ_FAST style request to dataless@iris.washington.edu from your mail client
2. Get a dataless from the BUD Query Interface

FTP: Download network dataless SEED files from the IRIS FTP site.

IRIS Software: Build a dataless SEED for your own network using the Portable Data Collection Center tool (PDCC).

3rd Party Software: Use Antelope