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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. > > > ################################################################################ > > http://mcidas.ssec.wisc.edu/inquiry-v/index.php?inquiry=1930 > > Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: PCD-849276 Department: Support IDV Priority: High Status: Open