Robert:
I have used this for generating loops of GOES images from the
scheduler. The principle is the same:
1. Create the display the way you want it
2. Save it as a "bundle"
3. Create a little ISL to invoke the bundle, annotate your image(s),
and save them as a JPG, PNG, etc.
4. On your scheduler, invoke the IDV from the command line using this form:
java -Xmx500m -jar idv.jar yourfile.isl
where "yourfile.isl" is the ISL file.
There are lots of documents and on-line help. Since you're apparently
not at a college I think the biggest issue will be getting your GRIB
data...but once you've got that squared away, you should be
good-to-go...
Good luck!
tom
On 2/15/07, Robert Reed <polarlow@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi,
Is there anyone on the group using IDV to create numerical model
imagery for the web?
Having fought and failed using GrADS (I`m technicaly challenged and no
linux guru!), I came across IDV hoping it might be a little easier
being that it is windows friendly(ish).
I run a community based website in Maine, and we are looking to create
custom numerical model charts from the freely available grib data,
preferably automated/stand-alone via scripting, batch files or
whatever it needs.
Before I get too involved in using IDV, would this software be what I
am looking for? If yes, I could probably do with some tips and advice
at some stage. Maybe those experienced in this area, we could chat
off-group via email, save me making a pest of myself on the group!
Thankyou.
--
Tom Whittaker
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Space Science & Engineering Center (SSEC)
Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS)
1225 W. Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706 USA
ph: +1 608 262 2759
