diff --git a/geomagio/edge/ObservatoryMetadata.py b/geomagio/edge/ObservatoryMetadata.py
index 8d9c50f300d7da4dc7619d0172d5a8dd67fe0fc2..488c0aa2cf4ef3ed354f3178f16d243b0468c11f 100644
--- a/geomagio/edge/ObservatoryMetadata.py
+++ b/geomagio/edge/ObservatoryMetadata.py
@@ -2,344 +2,371 @@
 
 
 # default metadata for the 14 USGS observatories.
-DefaultMetadata = {'BOU':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'BOU',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Boulder',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 40.137,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 254.764,
-    'elevation': 1682,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 7406,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'BRW':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'BRW',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Barrow',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 71.322,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 203.378,
-    'elevation': 12,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 16000,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'BSL':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'BSL',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Stennis Space Center',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 30.350,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 270.365,
-    'elevation': 8,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 1530,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'CMO':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'CMO',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'College',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 64.874,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 212.140,
-    'elevation': 197,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 16876,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'DED':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'DED',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Deadhorse',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 70.356,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 211.207,
-    'elevation': 10,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 13200,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'FRD':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'FRD',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Fredericksburg',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 38.205,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 282.627,
-    'elevation': 69,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 210942,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'FRN':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'FRN',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Fresno',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 37.091,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 240.282,
-    'elevation': 331,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 9250,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'GUA':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'GUA',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Guam',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 13.588,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 144.867,
-    'elevation': 140,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 1157,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'HON':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'HON',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Honolulu',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 21.316,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 202.000,
-    'elevation': 4,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 6920,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'SHU':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'SHU',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Shumagin',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 55.348,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 199.538,
-    'elevation': 80,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 13974,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'SIT':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'SIT',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Sitka',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 57.058,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 224.674,
-    'elevation': 24,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 16523,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'SJG':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'SJG',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'San Juan',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 18.113,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 293.849,
-    'elevation': 424,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 209800,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '},
-'TUC':
-    {'network': 'NT',
-    'station': 'TUC',
-    'channel': 'H',
-    'station_name': 'Tucson',
-    'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
-    'geodetic_latitude': 32.174,
-    'geodetic_longitude': 249.267,
-    'elevation': 946,
-    'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
-    'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
-    'data_type': 'variation',
-    'data_interval': 'minute',
-    'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
-    'declination_base': 7258,
-    'is_intermagnet': False,
-    'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided through ' +
-        'INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be found at ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org',
-    'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from 1-second' +
-        'values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the ' +
-        'minute. Scalar 1-minute values are computed from 1-second values ' +
-        'using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
-    'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN. Final ' +
-        'data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
-        'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '}
+DEFAULTMETADATA = {
+    'BOU': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'BOU',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Boulder',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 40.137,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 254.764,
+        'elevation': 1682,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 7406,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates can be' +
+                ' found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the  minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-secondvalues  using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                'Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to ' +
+                'www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product. '
+    },
+    'BRW': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'BRW',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Barrow',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 71.322,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 203.378,
+        'elevation': 12,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 16000,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'BSL': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'BSL',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Stennis Space Center',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 30.350,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 270.365,
+        'elevation': 8,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 1530,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'CMO': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'CMO',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'College',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 64.874,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 212.140,
+        'elevation': 197,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 16876,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'DED': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'DED',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Deadhorse',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 70.356,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 211.207,
+        'elevation': 10,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 13200,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'FRD': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'FRD',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Fredericksburg',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 38.205,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 282.627,
+        'elevation': 69,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 210942,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'FRN': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'FRN',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Fresno',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 37.091,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 240.282,
+        'elevation': 331,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 9250,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+                'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'GUA': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'GUA',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Guam',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 13.588,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 144.867,
+        'elevation': 140,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 1157,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'HON': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'HON',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Honolulu',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 21.316,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 202.000,
+        'elevation': 4,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 6920,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'SHU': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'SHU',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Shumagin',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 55.348,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 199.538,
+        'elevation': 80,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 13974,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'SIT': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'SIT',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Sitka',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 57.058,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 224.674,
+        'elevation': 24,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 16523,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'SJG': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'SJG',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'San Juan',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 18.113,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 293.849,
+        'elevation': 424,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 209800,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    },
+    'TUC': {
+        'network': 'NT',
+        'station': 'TUC',
+        'channel': 'H',
+        'station_name': 'Tucson',
+        'agency_name': 'United States Geological Survey (USGS)',
+        'geodetic_latitude': 32.174,
+        'geodetic_longitude': 249.267,
+        'elevation': 946,
+        'sensor_orientation': 'HDZF',
+        'sensor_sampling_rate': '0.01 second',
+        'data_type': 'variation',
+        'data_interval': 'minute',
+        'data_interval_type': 'filtered 1-minute (00:15-01:45)',
+        'declination_base': 7258,
+        'is_intermagnet': False,
+        'condtions_of_use': 'The Conditions of Use for data provided' +
+                ' through INTERMAGNET and acknowledgement templates' +
+                ' can be found at www.intermagnet.org',
+        'filter_comments': 'Vector 1-minute values are computed from' +
+                ' 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET gaussian filter' +
+                ' centered on the minute. Scalar 1-minute values are' +
+                ' computed from 1-second values using the INTERMAGNET' +
+                ' gaussian filter centered on the minute. ',
+        'comments': ' # This data file was constructed by the Golden GIN.' +
+                ' Final data will be available on the INTERMAGNET DVD. Go to' +
+                ' www.intermagnet.org for details on obtaining this product.'
+    }
 }
 
 
@@ -352,7 +379,13 @@ class ObservatoryMetadata(object):
     pull from a database, or maybe a config file.
     """
 
-    def set_metadata(self, stats, observatory, channel, type, interval):
+    def __init__(self, metadata=None):
+        if metadata is None:
+            self.metadata = DEFAULTMETADATA
+        else:
+            self.metadata = metadata
+
+    def set_metadata(self, stats, observatory):
         """Set timeseries metadata (aka a traces stats)
 
         Parameters
@@ -372,8 +405,7 @@ class ObservatoryMetadata(object):
         obspy.core.trace.stats
           the combined stats and the default metadata.
         """
-        static_stats = DefaultMetadata['BOU']
-        for key in static_stats.keys():
+        metadata = self.metadata[observatory]
+        for key in metadata:
             if key not in stats:
-                stats[key] = static_stats[key]
-        return stats
+                stats[key] = metadata[key]