User manual VAISALA IRIS 3D VIEW DATASHEET

[. . . ] www. vaisala. com Three Dimensional Display for Radar Data Vaisala IRIS 3D View in 3D space. Users may define from 1 to 4 iso-surfaces with respective to color and opacity. [. . . ] This allows users to compare information from the traditional 2D products to that seen in 3D. IRIS two-dimensional radar products, such as PPI, CAPPI, MAX, VIL, and SRI may be used as the 2D layer. A cursor tool which can be navigated in 3D space, presents the data value, terrain height, latitude/ longitude position, plus range and bearing to radar site or point of interest. In Live mode IRIS 3D View will continuously present the newest data in 3D space. When performing research the application provides an intuitive interface to search archive data via radar site, date, and time. Viewing angles and state may be saved to the user preferences for continuous use. For example, if there is a particular flight corridor a viewing angle may be saved in IRIS 3D View which looks through this corridor and presents the information continuously. Features/Benefits Reflectivity, Velocity, Spectrum Width, or Rain rate in 3 dimensions Up to 4 iso-surfaces with adjustable opacity or volume rendering Pan, zoom, rotate, and animation Interrogate radar data products using cursor tools Display regional radar composites or single station radar sites 2D radar products as underlays Geographical terrain in 3 dimensions Use in Live mode or search data archives Weather radars generally collect data using volume scan strategies which provide information on the angle, distance, and height from the radar site to a target. Vaisala's IRIS 3D View linux application is for viewing and interacting with this volumetric data in three dimensions. 3D View excels at creating 3D radar data for operational diagnostics, research and education, and public outreach/presentations. Explore, probe, and dissect The IRIS 3D View application presents radar volume information in three dimensions. The three dimensional information may be presented as iso-surfaces or volume rendered. An iso-surface display will show locations of a constant data values Comprehensive and User-Friendly The IRIS 3D View interface was designed for both novice and expert users. Existing technology, such as Google Earth and Microsoft Visual Earth, were explored for various methods commonly used to control 3D environment. [. . . ] The reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of information contained in this brochure in any form without the prior written consent of Vaisala is strictly prohibited. All specifications -- technical included -- are subject to change without notice. [. . . ]