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> Hello -
>
> I found that there can be a problem with Adaptive Resolution and Match
> Display Region on in the IDV where after displaying ASCAT wind barbs,
> changing the projection, and then changing the 'skip' between the barbs
> causes the barbs to incorrectly change color. They aren't colored based on
> speed at this point, but the coloring is almost random (mostly red).
>
> McIDAS-V has this same problem if Adaptive Resolution is turned on. With
> Adaptive Resolution/Match Display Region off, then there are no coloring
> issues with regards to changing the 'skip'. We have set Tom Rink as the
> point of contact here at SSEC for this inquiry.
>
> Thanks!
> Bob Carp
Bob,
I can see the problem here. I will look into this.
Yuan
>
> ----==== Inquiry ====----
> 1930
>
> ----==== Summary ====----
> With Adaptive Resolution on, after displaying ASCAT wind barns and changing
> projection, adjusting the Skip incorrectly changes color of barbs.
>
> ----==== Request ====----
> 2015-02-02 - Bob Carp
> Note: This is also a problem in the IDV if AR and MDR are turned on.
>
> To replicate:
> 1. Display ASCAT wind barbs colored by speed
> 2. Make sure AR is turned on (same with MDR in the IDV)
> 3. Change projection
> 4. Change the Skip in the Layer Controls
>
> ... now, the barbs end up colored somewhat randomly. There are a lot of red
> colors, along with some green, orange, yellow and blue. They don't appear to
> be colored by speed at all, as there are some many barbs of 5kts through
> 35kts are colored red, while others that fall in that speed range are the
> other colors mentioned.
>
>
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>
> http://mcidas.ssec.wisc.edu/inquiry-v/index.php?inquiry=1930
>
>
Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: PCD-849276
Department: Support IDV
Priority: High
Status: Open