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[IDV #BBM-718062]: Range/Height Calculation for Radar Data in IDV

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  • Subject: [IDV #BBM-718062]: Range/Height Calculation for Radar Data in IDV
  • Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:40:06 -0700
> Greetings,
> 
> I am gathering information on different radar display software to get an idea 
> of which use the 4/3rds Earth approximation in their tools/algorithms to find 
> range and height from the radar.  I have been trying to find some information 
> about the use of the 4/3rds Earth approximation within IDV through the 
> available online documentation, but have been unsuccessful.  Does WDSS-II use 
> the 4/3rds Earth approximation within its suite of tools/algorithms?
> 
> Many Thanks!
> Chris
> 

Hi Chris,

The IDV didn't use the 4/3rds Earth approximation. However, I am opened to more 
discuss on adding this approximation to the IDV.


Yuan
> 
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> Chris J. Theisen
> 
> Regional Weather Information Center
> University of North Dakota
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> Grand Forks, ND 58202-9007
> 
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Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: BBM-718062
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open