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[IDV #VRY-580628]: Question re vertical velocity

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  • Subject: [IDV #VRY-580628]: Question re vertical velocity
  • Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:52:48 -0600
> Hello,
> 
> I am plotting a vertical cross-section through u-v-w data but want to
> increase the scale of the vertical motion relative to the horizontal
> motion so that it is more prominent. What is the best way to do this?
> 
> I thought that maybe I could take the vertical motion field and multiply
> by 10, then use that field with the u and v to generate the
> cross-sections. Would that work? I'm not even sure how to do that
> however.
> 
> Many thanks!
> 
> Dave
 
Hi Dave,
    In the vertical cross section display, the vertical motion has already been 
exaggerated (not sure how much). If you want to do it yourself, you need to add 
a simple formula like w*10, and then using the Formula > Grids > Make flow 
vectors from u,v, and w. Make sure the unit in these variables are the same.


Yuan  
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: VRY-580628
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed