The LNM – View program is used to display data generated by the Laser Precipitation Monitor. The program can not only archive the data transmitted from the LNM but also present it in a graphics display. The user-friendly design of the operating interface means that it is very simple to analyse all data records transmitted by the LNM. The program has, amongst others, the following features: •To govern any number of LNM-instruments in one project •Client- Server architecture to the central data acquisition and remote visualization •Installation in the network possible •Graphic display of more than 30 different measuring values, such as for ex. type of precipitation, precipitation quantity, radar reflectivity, display of the precipitation spectrum in 22 size ranges, and 20 velocity ranges •Data export in Microsoft EXCEL •Printing of several graphics •Data display as calendar or tree-format •Calculation and display of the ZR-diagram over any period. •Display of data from external sensors, such as wind velocity, wind direction •Display of internal diagnostic data System Requirements The program is based on Microsoft Windows and will function with Windows 98 or higher. The program requires Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0  and the Internet Explorer 6 service pack 1 (or better). Minimum PC requirements PC: Recommended 2 GHZ, 512MBRAM Graphics resolution: 800 x 600 Graphics colours: 16bit TrueColor Recommended operation system: Windows 2000, WindowsXP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------