PDL distributes many types of information. It:

• integrates with existing systems, Cross-platform command line and Java APIs.
• is loosely coupled, producers and consumers may communicate directly or via hubs.
• uses push distribution.
• uses digital signatures to provide authentication and integrity.

• http://ehppdl1.cr.usgs.gov/ProductClient.zip
• or, only the latest JAR file http://ehppdl1.cr.usgs.gov/ProductClient/ProductClient.jar

• http://ehppdl1.cr.usgs.gov/userguide/
• http://ehppdl2.wr.usgs.gov/userguide/

• http://github.com/jmfee-usgs/pdl-client-examples

This is a java project with an ant build file. To build the project, from the project directory run:

ant jar

This project includes Eclipse project files, but using Eclipse is not required.

Some unit tests depend on

• internet connection
• SSH access to localhost with out a password (via a key).