There is a new release of Unidata's Gridded Data Viewer prototype tool
and our source code for the MetApps project. For more information, see
the MetApps homepage:
http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/projects/metapps
Please note that the MetApps tools are only prototypes and are not
supported. They are being used to create and test components from which
"real" applications can be built. All software is licensed under the
Lesser GNU Public License (LGPL).
However, if you are interested in testing these prototypes and providing
feedback, please send comments to me (dmurray@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
In: UMADA Announcements (Discussion Root)
Subject: New Gridded Data Viewer Release Available [News] (Don
Murray)
A new release (2001-04-05) of the Gridded Data Viewer is available for
testing. This new release includes many new features since the last
release (November 2000) including:
Easier download and installation using Webstart
In the main GDV window (2D viewer)
Access to data files on DODS servers
adjustable height of vertical cross-section with a slider
labels on cross sections
In the 3D Viewer
The user interface was redesigned and number of controls
was increased.
The display can show data from multiple parameters
simultaneously.
The display can show 2D data as contours, pseudo-color
images, or both.
The display can show 3D data with surfaces, horizontal
and vertical cross-sections, and vertical profiles.
The cross-sections can be moved into any position.
Every display of data has its own controls for
appearance.
The user can change contour lines to any value; can
choose among colors.
The viewer automatically creates the derived quantity
wind speed from u and v wind components if they are
both present.
GDV Help Document Describing All Current Features and use
