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[IDV #TZQ-924803]: Radar multi PPI (Volume scan data) in netCDF (.nc) could not be opened using IDV
- Subject: [IDV #TZQ-924803]: Radar multi PPI (Volume scan data) in netCDF (.nc) could not be opened using IDV
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:46:01 -0600
> Dear Mr.Yuan,
> Thank you for the clarification.
> Can I use the CF/radial convention variable time_reference instead of
> base_time. I am afraid as base_time is not in the CF/Radial main or sub
> convention will there be any compatibility issue. If time permits can
> please suggest with a small code example in cdl format on how to interface
> base_time into my code. Thanks in advance.
>
Mr. Thampi,
I have the time problem fixed, still use the base_time, but you don't need
to do anything. We are going to have another release soon.
> Also I would like to have some sub convention on scan_parameters like SQI,
> Log-threshold, Clutter to signal ration etc. . Now while translating from
> Rainbow, I cant carry these parameters to the new format. Please add a
> sub-convention on data acquisition settings. I mean a set of scan_parameters
> like radar_parameters, calib_parameters etc.
>
You can submit your suggestion to CF Radial group, I think they have a link in
the web page.
Yuan
> Regards
> S B Thampi
>
> On Sep 20, 2011, at 10:03 PM, Unidata IDV Support wrote:
>
> >> Dear Mr.Yuan,
> >>
> >> Thank you for your kind response.
> >> Meanwhile I could debug a few issues in the format conversion including
> >> the geo co-ordinate mismatch pointed out by you too. The lat and Long
> >> values were interchanged while porting. I corrected that. Also the ubyte
> >> type probelm also have been addressed. Also i solved the sale factor
> >> issue by some other trick. now the problem remaining to be corrected is
> >> the time recognition.
> >
> > Mr. Thampi,
> >
> > This is a bug in my code, I didn't check the unit and use the
> > default time unit which is standard base time known as "the epoch", namely
> > January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT. I am planning to make the change, but not
> > sure when this will be available to you. Since you are doing the
> > conversion, the work around for you is to use the default base time in your
> > time unit to make it worked in the IDV. I will keep you posted when the new
> > release available.
> >
> >
> > Yuan
> >
> >
> > Awaiting some help from your end on that count.
> >> I am attaching the latest version .nc file for your perusal and comment.
> >>
> >> Regards
> >> S B Thampi
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > Ticket Details
> > ===================
> > Ticket ID: TZQ-924803
> > Department: Support IDV
> > Priority: High
> > Status: Open
> >
>
>
Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: TZQ-924803
Department: Support IDV
Priority: High
Status: Closed