In addition to near real-time data being delivered to meteorological offices all over the world, MetOp will also provide a service to local users. As MetOp passes overhead, with the right tools it is possible to receive data on local terrestrial and atmospheric conditions. The equipment necessary to receive data is very little, which makes it a very useful service for small stations in remote areas throughout the world or even at sea. This service is also very useful for universities and other academic institutes.