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[IDV #MST-684154]: CF-compliant trajectory file

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  • Subject: [IDV #MST-684154]: CF-compliant trajectory file
  • Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 23:20:36 -0700
Adam,

> Well that was an easy fix.  Thanks!

Great.

> Regarding Python vs. IDL, my students are using Python for their code to 
> visualize the UAS data so I see Python in my future.

Great also. We will offer a two day workshop on Python and Unidata Technology in
Summer 2015, if interested.  Also there will be this Python-centric conference
at UCAR this spring https://sea.ucar.edu/conference/2015.

> 
> Yes, I'll be attending the AMS Annual Meeting for the Career Fair Saturday 
> and Sunday.  Are you guys participating in the Career Fair?

I believe yes. I arrive Saturday. See you there.

-Julien

> 
> - Adam
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Unidata IDV Support [mailto:address@hidden]
> Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2014 11:24 PM
> To: Adam Houston
> Cc: address@hidden
> Subject: [IDV #MST-684154]: CF-compliant trajectory file
> 
> Adam,
> 
> Apparently, the problem is because no data variable has been defined. In 
> traj.nc there is a data variable, mslp. In finalinfo_trunc2007.nc, there is 
> no data variable, just trajectory, time, lat, lon, z. Once I add a fake 
> variable to the data I can read into the IDV.
> 
> I met your colleagues at Super Science Saturday at NCAR. They showed me some 
> of the drones your team is using. Very cool stuff.
> 
> Is there any chance I can get you to use Python instead of IDL? As a Unidata 
> employee I could be able to help you with that transition.
> 
> Also, are you going to AMS? It would be nice to meet in person.
> 
> Please don't hesitate to contact us.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Unidata IDV Support
> 
> > Full Name: Adam Houston
> > Email Address: address@hidden
> > Organization: UNL
> > Package Version: 5.0u2
> > Operating System:
> > Hardware:
> > Description of problem: The attached file is CF-compliant (tested via 
> > web-based checker) and seems to match the format of the traj.nc file 
> > generated through the IPyNB cookbook (I can read traj.nc just fine in IDV) 
> > but cannot be read in IDV.  I have tried altering the time units to match 
> > traj.nc and this doesn't help.  I am using IDL to generate this file.
> >
> >
> 
> 
> Ticket Details
> ===================
> Ticket ID: MST-684154
> Department: Support IDV
> Priority: Normal
> Status: Closed
> 
> 


Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: MST-684154
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed