Raob SKEWT and other data

[stevew@ssec.wisc.edu]

Hi,

We have a point data set (atmospheric motion vectors [AMV]) that are validated against RAOBS (among other data sources). It would be very useful for McIDAS-V to allow the plotting of the AMV data within a certain distance of a RAOB, within the skewt diagram.

Just wondering if this is even something that could be done.

Thanks,
stw

[barryr]

Hi stw,
Can you tell us what the file format (MD, netCDF, BUFR, etc) is for your point data set of AMVs?

And if you want to provide a sample file, we'll try it out and see what we can do (and write up enhancement requests as needed).

Thanks,
Barry

[stevew@ssec.wisc.edu]

Barry,

The files are in classic NetCDF format. The attached example used Meteosat-8 data. To look at the data use the netCDF/GEMPAK Point Data files data chooser. Let me know if you need an AMV station model to plot the wind barbs.

Thanks,

Steve Wanzong

[tdrink]

Steve,

What are you using for the RAOB? Are the AMV winds essentially 3D random
point data?

Tom