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+# Python Data Access Framework for AWIPS II EDEX
+
+### Install Requirements
+
+easy_install argparse
+easy_install shapely
+yum install geos geos-devel
+
+### Install
+
+git clone https://github.com/mjames-upc/edexpy.git
+cd edexpy
+python install setup.py
+
+### Use
+
+edexpy/grid/gridInventory.csh HRRR T
+