The Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) version 7.0 is available now.

The Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) version 6.3 is available now. This is a major release and is recommended for all users. It can be downloaded from the NSF Unidata downloads site.

The Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) version 6.2 is available now.

This is a major release and is recommended for all users. Read on for details on the changes and links to download the package.

The Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) version 6.1 is available now. This is a major release and is recommended for all users.

Users of the Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) are encouraged to update their installations to version 6.0 or later as soon as possible. Changes in the UCAR/Unidata web infrastructure may cause earlier versions of the IDV to perform sluggishly.

The current version of the package is 6.0u1 (update 1); it is available for download from the IDV Downloads page. Information about features in the IDV 6.0 release is available in What's New in IDV 6.0.

The Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) version 6.0 is now available. This release features a new grid coverage data type that eases the process of creating spatial subsets that cross grid boundaries, enhancements to the IDV's volume rendering engine, and improvements to the quality of images captured from the display. Under-the-hood improvements include a switch to the OpenJDK Java libraries and updated software certificates. In addition, this release includes updates to existing features and incorporates the latest netCDF-Java library.

The Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) version 6.0 is available now. This is a major release and is recommended for all users.

IDV 6.0 includes a new version of the OpenJDK Java distribution, version 5.4.2 of the netCDF-Java library, and enhanced application certificates and notarization. Enhancements to the IDV display include better grid coverage and cross-boundary subsetting, a enhanced volume rendering features, better text/HTML display, improved image capture quality, and more.

The Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) version 5.7 is now available. This release features enhanced color tables, support for NWS Hazard Warning KML files, enhanced support for vertical profiles, and several new formulas. In addition, the release includes updates to existing features and incorporates the latest netCDF-Java library.

Jessica Blunt

by Jessica Blunt
2019 Unidata summer intern

The overarching theme of my projects this summer has been improving the accessibility of the Integrated Data Viewer (IDV) for the average scientist. The IDV is a versatile and powerful, though complicated, program.

When I ask people if they've heard of the IDV, there are two types of answers that stand out. The first, a simple “no” or “I think someone mentioned it once.” The second, something like “I've tried to figure it out, but didn't get very far.” I worked to reach those who gave the second answer.