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[IDV #OTS-450892]: Point Data

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  • Subject: [IDV #OTS-450892]: Point Data
  • Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:25:19 -0700
> Full Name: Mason Rowell
> Email Address: address@hidden
> Organization: NWS
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> Description of problem: Can I plot point data (i.e., gauge values), in IDV? 
> What file format do I need for it if so?
> 
> 

Hi Mason,

If the point data is geolocated, and follows the CF conventions, Or the point 
data is geolocated and in CSV format, the 
IDV should be able to plot it. see the example in our tutorial:

http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/idv/docs/workshop/page_pointobservations.html


Yuan

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: OTS-450892
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed
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