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[IDV #EXW-537827]: Radar and other instruments data

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  • Subject: [IDV #EXW-537827]: Radar and other instruments data
  • Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:30:07 -0700
Hi-

> Full Name: Nitin
> Email Address: address@hidden
> Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
> Package Version:
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> Hardware:
> Description of problem: Hi,
> I want to use IDV on a test basis as a display software for cloud and 
> precipitation radars. As of now I have many questions as I am not proficient 
> in IDV. Is there any document describing IDV's usage for cloud and 
> precipitation radars (PPI, RHI, time-height,ascope from PPI, RHI) so that I 
> can look at NETCDF data format issues.

There are examples of the radar displays in the IDV User's Guide:

http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/IDV/docs/userguide/page_satelliteandradardisplays.html

and the IDV Training Workshop:

http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/IDV/docs/workshop/datadisplays/level2/index.html

What is the format of your netCDF radar data?  We are working on developing a 
standard with others at UCAR.  If you are interested in being part of that 
discussion, please let me know.

Don Murray

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: EXW-537827
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed