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[IDV #UOQ-609105]: Problems mapping Level II Radar Data (DOX)

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  • Subject: [IDV #UOQ-609105]: Problems mapping Level II Radar Data (DOX)
  • Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 09:55:03 -0700
> Full Name: Tim Schreckengost
> Email Address: address@hidden
> Organization: University of Delaware
> Package Version: 3.1u1 build date:2012-11-30 17:36 UTC
> Operating System: Windows 7
> Hardware: Java: home: C:\Program Files\IDV_3.1u1\jre version: 1.6.0_31 
> j3d:1.5.2 fcs (build4)
> Description of problem: I'm having trouble mapping Level II Radar Data from 
> the KDOX radar. I am constantly getting error messages when I try to "Create 
> Display" in the Map View. Generally, when I map using the Reflectivity 
> Elevation Angle of .5, the mapping will be successful. When I try a higher 
> elevation angle, it gives me an error message. Now, I am getting the error 
> message for the .5 elevation angle as well. Below is one of the error 
> messages I am receiving.
> 
> Error reading:
> 
> Creating obs
> java.lang.NullPointerException
> 
> ******************
> Stack trace:
> java.lang.NullPointerException
> 
> 
> 

Hi Tim,
     Did you try on more than one file when you were getting the error message? 
I am guessing that these files may have different scan pattern. Could you try 
to work on a couple single files and see if there error coming back? Otherwise, 
upload a few sample for us to check:

http://motherlode.ucar.edu/repository/alias/idvupload

Yuan


http://motherlode.ucar.edu/repository/alias/idvupload

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: UOQ-609105
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open