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[IDV #VZL-582437]: Viewing .nc files in IDV

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  • Subject: [IDV #VZL-582437]: Viewing .nc files in IDV
  • Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:16:09 -0600
> To whom it may concern,
> 
> I ordered some GOES-16 GLM data from the NOAA class system and am trying to 
> view them in IDV. I believe that IDV
> supports .nc files but I have tried viewing them as every type but nothing 
> has worked. Whenever I try to view the file it tells me that no gridded data 
> is found for the file. I have attached a copy of one of the files that I 
> received in my order. Please let me know if there is anything that can be 
> done.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Adam Batz
> 
> 
> 
Hi Adam Batz,

The GLM data is a very special type of netcdf file, each file contains three 
different types of point data. It is not CF complaint netcdf file. You need
to install a plugin to be able to load and view the this kind of dataset.

First, you need to install the nightly release of the IDV which is version 
5.4u1. Then, install the GLM_L2 plugin under Tools > Plugins Manager, 
Miscellaneous > GLM_L2.jar.

After the installation, there are three new datasource type related to the GLM 
data (group. event, and flash), you need to specify which one you want to view 
when loading the
GLM data.


Let me know if you have any problem.


Yuan 

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: VZL-582437
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed
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