Old.params

/**********************************************************************
 * TDRP params for ./Radx2Grid
 **********************************************************************/

//======================================================================
//
// Radx2Grid reads moments from Radx-supported format files,
//   interpolates onto a Cartesian grid, and writes out the results to
//   Cartesian files.
//
//======================================================================

//======================================================================
//
// DEBUGGING.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// debug ///////////////////////////////////
//
// Debug option.
//
// If set, debug messages will be printed appropriately.
//
//
// Type: enum
// Options:
//     DEBUG_OFF
//     DEBUG_NORM
//     DEBUG_VERBOSE
//     DEBUG_EXTRA
//

debug = DEBUG_NORM;

///////////// instance ////////////////////////////////
//
// Program instance for process registration.
//
// This application registers with procmap. This is the instance used
//   for registration.
//
//
// Type: string
//

instance = "test";

///////////// register_with_procmap ///////////////////
//
// Option to register this process with the process mapper (procmap).
//
// If TRUE, every minute this process will register a heartbeat with
//   procmap. If the process hangs, it will be restared by the
//   auto_restarter.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

register_with_procmap = FALSE;

///////////// procmap_register_interval ///////////////
//
// Interval for registering with procmap (secs).
//
// The app will register with procmap at this interval, to update its
//   status. If it does not register within twice this interval, the
//   auto_restart script will restart the app.
//
//
// Type: int
//

procmap_register_interval = 60;

//======================================================================
//
// THREADING FOR SPEED.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// use_multiple_threads ////////////////////
//
// Option to use multiple compute threads to improve performance.
//
// The read and write stages occur in the main thread, since netCDF is
//   not thread safe. The compute stage can be multi-threaded to improve
//   performance.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

use_multiple_threads = FALSE;

///////////// n_compute_threads ///////////////////////
//
// The number of compute threads.
//
// The moments computations are segmented in range, with each thread
//   computing a fraction of the number of gates. For maximum performance,
//   n_threads should be set to the number of processors multiplied by 4.
//   For further tuning, use top to maximize CPU usage while varying the
//   number of threads.
//
// Minimum val: 1
//
// Type: int
//

n_compute_threads = 1;

//======================================================================
//
// DATA INPUT.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// input_dir ///////////////////////////////
//
// Input directory for searching for files.
//
// Files will be searched for in this directory.
//
//
// Type: string
//

input_dir = "decode";

///////////// mode ////////////////////////////////////
//
// Operating mode.
//
// In REALTIME mode, the program waits for a new input file.  In ARCHIVE
//   mode, it moves through the data between the start and end times set
//   on the command line. In FILELIST mode, it moves through the list of
//   file names specified on the command line. Paths (in ARCHIVE mode, at
//   least) MUST contain a day-directory above the data file --
//   ./data_file.ext will not work as a file path, but
//   ./yyyymmdd/data_file.ext will.
//
//
// Type: enum
// Options:
//     REALTIME
//     ARCHIVE
//     FILELIST
//

mode = ARCHIVE;

///////////// max_realtime_data_age_secs //////////////
//
// Maximum age of realtime data (secs).
//
// Only data less old than this will be used.
//
//
// Type: int
//

max_realtime_data_age_secs = 300;

//======================================================================
//
// MEMORY HANDLING.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// free_memory_between_files ///////////////
//
// Option to free up memory between each new file.
//
// If true, we free up as much memory as possible between handling the
//   files. If false, we reduse allocated memory to the extent possible.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

free_memory_between_files = TRUE;

//======================================================================
//
// FILE READ OPTIONS.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// aggregate_sweep_files_on_read ///////////
//
// Option to aggregate sweep files into a volume on read.
//
// If true, and the input data is in sweeps rather than volumes (e.g.
//   DORADE), the sweep files from a volume will be aggregated into a
//   volume.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

aggregate_sweep_files_on_read = FALSE;

///////////// ignore_idle_scan_mode_on_read ///////////
//
// Option to ignore data taken in IDLE mode.
//
// If true, on read will ignore files with an IDLE scan mode.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

ignore_idle_scan_mode_on_read = TRUE;

///////////// remove_rays_with_antenna_transitions ////
//
// Option to remove rays taken while the antenna was in transition.
//
// If true, rays with the transition flag set will not be used. The
//   transiton flag is set when the antenna is in transtion between one
//   sweep and the next.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

remove_rays_with_antenna_transitions = FALSE;

///////////// transition_nrays_margin /////////////////
//
// Number of transition rays to include as a margin.
//
// Sometimes the transition flag is turned on too early in a transition,
//   on not turned off quickly enough after a transition. If you set this
//   to a number greater than 0, that number of rays will be included at
//   each end of the transition, i.e. the transition will effectively be
//   shorter at each end by this number of rays.
//
//
// Type: int
//

transition_nrays_margin = 0;

///////////// remove_long_range_rays //////////////////
//
// Option to remove long range rays.
//
// Applies to NEXRAD data. If true, data from the non-Doppler long-range
//   sweeps will be removed.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

remove_long_range_rays = TRUE;

///////////// remove_short_range_rays /////////////////
//
// Option to remove short range rays.
//
// Applies to NEXRAD data. If true, data from the Doppler short-range
//   sweeps will be removed.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

remove_short_range_rays = FALSE;

///////////// trim_surveillance_sweeps_to_360deg //////
//
// Option to trip surveillance sweeps so that they only cover 360
//   degrees.
//
// Some sweeps will have rays which cover more than a 360-degree
//   rotation. Often these include antenna transitions. If this is set to
//   true, rays are trimmed off either end of the sweep to limit the
//   coverage to 360 degrees. The median elevation angle is computed and
//   the end ray which deviates from the median in elevation is trimmed
//   first.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

trim_surveillance_sweeps_to_360deg = FALSE;

///////////// override_fixed_angle_with_mean_measured_angle
//
// Option to override the fixed angle with the mean angle for a sweep.
//
// If true, for each sweep the mean pointing angle is computed and then
//   this is used to override the fixed angle.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_fixed_angle_with_mean_measured_angle = FALSE;

//======================================================================
//
// SETTING LIMITS ON THE VALID DATA.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// set_max_range ///////////////////////////
//
// Option to set the max range for any ray.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

set_max_range = FALSE;

///////////// max_range_km ////////////////////////////
//
// Specified maximim range - km.
//
// Gates beyond this range are removed.
//
//
// Type: double
//

max_range_km = 9999;

///////////// set_elevation_angle_limits //////////////
//
// Option to set elevation angle limits.
//
// Only use rays within the specified elevation angle limits.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

set_elevation_angle_limits = FALSE;

///////////// lower_elevation_angle_limit /////////////
//
// Lower elevation angle limit (deg).
//
//
// Type: double
//

lower_elevation_angle_limit = 0;

///////////// upper_elevation_angle_limit /////////////
//
// Upper elevation angle limit (deg).
//
//
// Type: double
//

upper_elevation_angle_limit = 90;

///////////// set_azimuth_angle_limits ////////////////
//
// Option to set azimuth angle limits.
//
// Only use rays within the specified azimuth angle limits. This
//   essentially specifies a sector for valid data. Rays outside this
//   sector are ignored.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

set_azimuth_angle_limits = FALSE;

///////////// lower_azimuth_angle_limit ///////////////
//
// Counter-clockwise azimuth angle limit (deg).
//
// This is the azimuth limit at the lower (counter clockwise) end of the
//   sector. For azimuths to the west of north, use values between 180 and
//   360.
//
//
// Type: double
//

lower_azimuth_angle_limit = 0;

///////////// upper_azimuth_angle_limit ///////////////
//
// Clockwise azimuth angle limit (deg).
//
// This is the azimuth limit at the upper (clockwise) end of the sector.
//
//
// Type: double
//

upper_azimuth_angle_limit = 360;

///////////// check_fixed_angle_error /////////////////
//
// Option to limit the fixed angle error to a specfied maximum value.
//
// If true, we compute the error between the actual pointing angle and
//   the fixed angle for the sweep. If the error exceeds the specified
//   limit, we reject the ray. For PPIs, we check th elevation angle
//   against the fixed angle. For RHIs, we check the azimuth against the
//   fixed angle.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

check_fixed_angle_error = FALSE;

///////////// max_fixed_angle_error ///////////////////
//
// Maximum permissable error in the pointing angle (deg).
//
// See 'check_fixed_angle'.
//
//
// Type: double
//

max_fixed_angle_error = 2;

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO OVERRIDE VOLUME NUMBER, OR AUTOINCREMENT.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// override_volume_number //////////////////
//
// Option to override the volume number in the file.
//
// Useful is there is no volume number in the data.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_volume_number = FALSE;

///////////// starting_volume_number //////////////////
//
// Volume number at startup.
//
// Applies if 'override_volume_number' is true.
//
//
// Type: int
//

starting_volume_number = 1;

///////////// autoincrement_volume_number /////////////
//
// Option to automatically increment the volume number.
//
// Starts at 'starting_volume_number' and increments from there.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

autoincrement_volume_number = FALSE;

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO OVERRIDE RADAR LOCATION.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// override_radar_location /////////////////
//
// Option to override the radar location.
//
// If true, the location in this file will be used. If not, the location
//   in the time series data will be used.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_radar_location = FALSE;

///////////// radar_latitude_deg //////////////////////
//
// Radar latitude (deg).
//
// See override_radar_location.
//
//
// Type: double
//

radar_latitude_deg = -999;

///////////// radar_longitude_deg /////////////////////
//
// Radar longitude (deg).
//
// See override_radar_location.
//
//
// Type: double
//

radar_longitude_deg = -999;

///////////// radar_altitude_meters ///////////////////
//
// Radar altitude (meters).
//
// See override_radar_location.
//
//
// Type: double
//

radar_altitude_meters = -999;

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO OVERRIDE INSTRUMENT AND/OR SITE NAME.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// override_instrument_name ////////////////
//
// Option to override the instrument name.
//
// If true, the name provided will be used.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_instrument_name = FALSE;

///////////// instrument_name /////////////////////////
//
// Instrument name.
//
// See override_instrument_name.
//
//
// Type: string
//

instrument_name = "unknown";

///////////// override_site_name //////////////////////
//
// Option to override the site name.
//
// If true, the name provided will be used.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_site_name = FALSE;

///////////// site_name ///////////////////////////////
//
// Site name.
//
// See override_site_name.
//
//
// Type: string
//

site_name = "unknown";

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO OVERRIDE RADAR BEAM WIDTH.
//
// The beam width is used to decide how far to extend the interpolated
//   data beyond the observed data. The data is extended below the lowest
//   tilt and above the highest tilt, and in the case of sector scans it
//   is extended slightly beyond the sector limits.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// override_beam_width /////////////////////
//
// Option to override radar beam width.
//
// If TRUE, the program will use beam width specified in the
//   'beam_width_deg' parameter.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_beam_width = FALSE;

///////////// beam_width_deg_h ////////////////////////
//
// Horizontal beam width if override is set true (deg).
//
// Used for extending the data to the left or right of sector limits, if
//   applicable. This is only used if 'override_beam_width' is set true.
//   Otherwise the metadata in the input data stream is used.
//
//
// Type: double
//

beam_width_deg_h = 1;

///////////// beam_width_deg_v ////////////////////////
//
// Vertical beam width if override is set true (deg).
//
// Used for extending data above or below the observed region. This only
//   used if 'override_beam_width' is set true. Otherwise the metadata in
//   the input data stream is used.
//
//
// Type: double
//

beam_width_deg_v = 1;

//======================================================================
//
// If the start range and/or gate spacing is not correct in the data,
//   you can override it using the parameters below.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// override_gate_geometry //////////////////
//
// Option to override gate geometry.
//
// If TRUE, the program will use the start range and gate spacing
//   specified here.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_gate_geometry = FALSE;

///////////// start_range_km //////////////////////////
//
// Start range (km).
//
// Used for overriding the start range in the data.
//
//
// Type: double
//

start_range_km = 0.125;

///////////// gate_spacing_km /////////////////////////
//
// Gate spacing (km).
//
// Used for overriding the gate spacing in the data.
//
//
// Type: double
//

gate_spacing_km = 0.25;

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO OVERRIDE THE NYQUIST VELOCITY.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// override_nyquist ////////////////////////
//
// Option to override nyquist velocity in incoming data.
//
// If true, the nyquist_velocity parameter is used to specify the
//   nyquist. If false, the nyquist is computed from the incoming radar
//   data stream. The nyquist is used for velocity interpolation, to
//   ensure that folded values are treated correctlty.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_nyquist = FALSE;

///////////// nyquist_velocity ////////////////////////
//
// Specify nyquist velocity (m/s).
//
// See 'override_nyquist'.
//
//
// Type: double
//

nyquist_velocity = 25;

//======================================================================
//
// APPLYING ANGLE CORRECTIONS.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// azimuth_correction_deg //////////////////
//
// Add this value to the azimuth.
//
// Normally only used for testing, but can be used if there is a
//   constant azimuth error in the data.
//
//
// Type: double
//

azimuth_correction_deg = 0;

///////////// elevation_correction_deg ////////////////
//
// Add this value to the elevation.
//
// Normally only used for testing, but can be used if there is a
//   constant elevation error in the data.
//
//
// Type: double
//

elevation_correction_deg = 0;

//======================================================================
//
// SETTING PSEUDO EARTH RADIUS RATIO FOR HEIGHT COMPUTATIONS.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// override_standard_pseudo_earth_radius ///
//
// Option to override the standard 4/3 earth radius model for
//   refraction.
//
// If true, the standard 4/3 earth radius will be overridden. The US NWS
//   NEXRAD system uses 1.21 instead of 1.333.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

override_standard_pseudo_earth_radius = FALSE;

///////////// pseudo_earth_radius_ratio ///////////////
//
// Ratio for computing the pseudo earth radius for beam height
//   computations.
//
// For standard refraction this is 4/3. For super refraction it will be
//   less than 4.3, and for sub-refraction it will be greater. NEXRAD uses
//   1.21.
//
//
// Type: double
//

pseudo_earth_radius_ratio = 1.33333;

//======================================================================
//
// INTERPOLATION.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// interp_mode /////////////////////////////
//
// Mode for interpolation.
//

// INTERP_MODE_CART: interpolate onto a 3-D Cartesian grid. This is
//   equivalent to the old SPRINT application.
//
// INTERP_MODE_PPI: interpolate onto a 2-D Cartesian grid, preserving
//   original radar elevation angles in the vertical. Also replaces
//   SPRINT.
//
// INTERP_MODE_POLAR: interpolate onto a regular azimuth angle grid,
//   preserving the elevation angles.
//
// INTERP_MODE_CART_REORDER: interpolate onto 3-D Cartesian grid using
//   the reorder strategy - should only be used for MOVING platforms - DO
//   NOT USE for FIXED platform, use INTERP_MODE_CART instead.
//
// INTERP_MODE_SAT: interpolate onto a grid, with a specified width
//   along the satellite track.
//
//
// Type: enum
// Options:
//     INTERP_MODE_CART
//     INTERP_MODE_PPI
//     INTERP_MODE_POLAR
//     INTERP_MODE_CART_REORDER
//     INTERP_MODE_CART_SAT
//     INTERP_MODE_CART_MAP
//

interp_mode = INTERP_MODE_CART;

///////////// use_nearest_neighbor ////////////////////
//
// Option to use nearest neighbor method instead of interpolation.
//
// If true, use the values from the nearest point instead of
//   interpolating.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

use_nearest_neighbor = FALSE;

///////////// min_nvalid_for_interp ///////////////////
//
// Minimum number of valid data points for theinterpolation.
//
// The program performs an 8-point linear interpolation. This is the
//   number of valid data points, out of the possible 8, which must be
//   present for interpolation to proceed. A high number will exclude
//   marginal points. A low number will include marginal points.
//
// Minimum val: 1
// Maximum val: 8
//
// Type: int
//

min_nvalid_for_interp = 3;

///////////// use_fixed_angle_for_interpolation ///////
//
// Option to use the fixed sweep angle for determining position for
//   interpolation.
//
// If false, we use the measured elevaiton and azimuth for each ray. If
//   true, we use the fixed angle instead of the elevation angle in PPI
//   scan mode and the fixed angle instead of azimuth in RHI mode.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

use_fixed_angle_for_interpolation = FALSE;

///////////// use_fixed_angle_for_data_limits /////////
//
// Option to use the fixed sweep angle for determining the angle limits
//   of the data.
//
// If true, we use the scan strategy sweep fixed angle for determining
//   the angular limits to the data. If false, we use the actual measured
//   angles. We need to find the data limits so that we can extend the
//   interpolation by a fraction of the beam width beyond the angular
//   limits. See also 'beam_width_fraction_for_data_limit_extension'.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

use_fixed_angle_for_data_limits = TRUE;

///////////// beam_width_fraction_for_data_limit_extension
//
// Fraction of the beam width used to extend the data beyond the
//   observed limits.
//
// At the edges of the observed region, the interpolated data is
//   extended by an angle computed as beam_width * fraction. For extending
//   below the lowest tilt and above the upper tilt, the vertical beam
//   width is used. For extended to the left or right of sector limits,
//   the horizontal beam width is used.
//
//
// Type: double
//

beam_width_fraction_for_data_limit_extension = 0.5;

//======================================================================
//
// INTERPOLATION USING REORDER METHOD.
//
// !!!!!! WARNING - IMPORTANT NOTE - this mode should only be used for
//   mobile platforms. Use INTERP_MODE_CART for all fixed platforms - it
//   is much more robust and gives much better results !!!!!!!.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// reorder_npoints_search //////////////////
//
// Number of points retrieved around each grid point.
//
// We find this number of closest points, and then check that their
//   distance is less than the search radius.
//
//
// Type: int
//

reorder_npoints_search = 24;

///////////// reorder_search_radius_km ////////////////
//
// Radius searched around a grid cell for radar points that contribute
//   to theinterpolation.
//
// We optionally scale this by range, so that the radius increases at
//   longer ranges where the rays are more widely spaced.
//
//
// Type: double
//

reorder_search_radius_km = 5;

///////////// reorder_scale_search_radius_with_range //
//
// Option to scale search radius based on range from radar.
//
// If true, we treat the specified search radius as a nominal value, and
//   adjust it based on the range of the grid point from the radar. See
//   also reorder_nominal_range_for_search_radius.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

reorder_scale_search_radius_with_range = TRUE;

///////////// reorder_nominal_range_for_search_radius_km
//
// Range at which the xy_margin is equal to the nominal value (km).
//
// At ranges other than this, we scale the search radius linearly based
//   on range from the radar, provided reorder_scale_xy_margin_with_range
//   is TRUE.
//
//
// Type: double
//

reorder_nominal_range_for_search_radius_km = 60;

///////////// reorder_z_search_ratio //////////////////
//
// Ratio of search in Z dimension with respect to the XY dimensions.
//
// If this is 1.0, the search space around a grid point is effectively a
//   sphere. If this value is less than 1, then the search space is
//   flattened, i.e. we look farther out in the XY directions than in the
//   Z direction. This has the effect of reducing the ringing effect seen
//   in data with higher gradients in Z than XY. If the value is greater
//   than 1, the reverse applies.
//
//
// Type: double
//

reorder_z_search_ratio = 1;

///////////// reorder_bound_grid_point_vertically /////
//
// Option to interpolate only if there is valid data both above and
//   below the grid point.
//
// This enforces boundedness in the vertical coordinate. Essentially it
//   prevents extrapolation above the upper sweep and below the lowest
//   sweep.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

reorder_bound_grid_point_vertically = FALSE;

///////////// reorder_min_valid_wt_ratio //////////////
//
// Min ratio of valid weights to total weights.
//
// In deciding whether a grid point should be marked as valid or
//   missing, we compute the ratio of the sum of the weights of the valid
//   points over the weights of all points. If the ratio falls below this
//   parameter, the point it marked as missing.
//
//
// Type: double
//

reorder_min_valid_wt_ratio = 0.5;

///////////// reorder_blocks_nrows ////////////////////
//
// Number of rows in which grid is divided for computations, in the x
//   direction.
//
// Reorder uses a K-dimensional tree for finding the closest radar
//   points to a selected Cartesian point. A kd-tree search slows down
//   non-linearly as the number of points in the tree increases. To keep
//   the number of points to reasonable values, we divide the grid into
//   blocks, using the specified number of rows and columns. The tree will
//   contain points in the block, plus some surrounding points to avoid
//   edge effects. For computational efficieny the blocks should be
//   approximately square in shape, so set nrows and ncols accordingly.
//
//
// Type: int
//

reorder_blocks_nrows = 8;

///////////// reorder_blocks_ncols ////////////////////
//
// Number of columns in which grid is divided for computations, in the y
//   direction.
//
// See reorder_search_nrows.
//
//
// Type: int
//

reorder_blocks_ncols = 8;

///////////// reorder_min_nvalid_for_interp ///////////
//
// Minimum Number of points used in the reorder interpolation.
//
// This will make sure the number of points used for least squares fit
//   is sufficiently large. If this is too small the least squares fit
//   becomes unstable and results become bad.
//
//
// Type: int
//

reorder_min_nvalid_for_interp = 8;

///////////// reorder_weighted_interpolation //////////
//
// Do the original weighted average reorder interpolation if set to
//   TRUE, do the least squares reorder interpolation if FALSE.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

reorder_weighted_interpolation = FALSE;

//======================================================================
//
// INTERPOLATION FOR SAT DATA.
//
// Satellite interpolation uses the reorder params above, plus those in
//   this section.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// sat_data_invert_in_range ////////////////
//
// Option to invert satellite data in range from the instrument.
//
// Since satellite-based instruments look downwards, it is sometimes
//   necessary to invert the data, so that it sorts from the ground up.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

sat_data_invert_in_range = FALSE;

///////////// sat_data_set_range_geom_from_fields /////
//
// Option to use the range geometry from the fields instead of the rays.
//
// If true, the field geometry will be copied into the ray metadata.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

sat_data_set_range_geom_from_fields = FALSE;

//======================================================================
//
// CARTESIAN GRID VERTICAL LEVELS.
//
// It is not necessary to specify vertical levels if interp_mode is set
//   to INTERP_MODE_PPI, since in that case the vertical levels are the
//   PPI elevation angle in degrees.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// specify_individual_z_levels /////////////
//
// Option to specify each Z level individually.
//
// If true, you will fill out the z_level array to specify each Z level.
//   If false, you will specify Z levels at constant spacing, using
//   grid_z_geom.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

specify_individual_z_levels = FALSE;

///////////// z_level_array ///////////////////////////
//
// Array of grid levels, in km MSL.
//
// Applies if specify_individual_z_levels is true.
//
//
// Type: double
// 1D array - variable length.
//

z_level_array = {
 0,
 1,
 2.5
};

///////////// grid_z_geom /////////////////////////////
//
// Grid parameters in z.
//
// dz is in km. minz is in km MSL. Not used if interp_mode is set to
//   INTERP_MODE_PPI. Applies if specify_individual_z_levels is false.
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      int nz;
//      double minz;
//      double dz;
//   }
//
//

grid_z_geom = {
    nz = 10,
    minz = 3.0,
    dz = 0.25
};

//======================================================================
//
// CARTESIAN GRID PROJECTION AND XY DETAILS.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// grid_projection /////////////////////////
//
// Projection for cartesian grid. See projection param below.
//
// 	PROJ_LATLON: simple lat/lon grid (Equidistant Cylindrical)
// 	PROJ_FLAT: Azimuthal Equidistant (Radar)
// 	PROJ_LAMBERT_CONF: Lambert Conformal Conic
// 	PROJ_LAMBERT_AZIM: Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area
// 	PROJ_MERCATOR: Mercator - EW orientation
// 	PROJ_TRANS_MERCATOR: Tranverse Mercator - NS orientation
// 	PROJ_POLAR_STEREO: Stereographic- polar aspect
// 	PROJ_OBLIQUE_STEREO: Stereographic - oblique aspect
// 	PROJ_ALBERS: Albers Equal Area Conic
// 	PROJ_VERT_PERSP: Vertical Perspective (satellite view).
//
//
// Type: enum
// Options:
//     PROJ_LATLON
//     PROJ_LAMBERT_CONF
//     PROJ_MERCATOR
//     PROJ_POLAR_STEREO
//     PROJ_FLAT
//     PROJ_OBLIQUE_STEREO
//     PROJ_TRANS_MERCATOR
//     PROJ_ALBERS
//     PROJ_LAMBERT_AZIM
//     PROJ_VERT_PERSP
//

grid_projection = PROJ_FLAT;

///////////// grid_xy_geom ////////////////////////////
//
// Grid parameters in x,y.
//
// Units in km, except for LATLON, which is in degrees.
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      int nx;
//      int ny;
//      double minx;
//      double miny;
//      double dx;
//      double dy;
//   }
//
//

grid_xy_geom = {
    nx = 921,
    ny = 921,
    minx = -230,
    miny = -230,
    dx = 0.5,
    dy = 0.5
};

///////////// grid_rotation ///////////////////////////
//
// Grid rotation.
//
// This applies only to PROJ_FLAT projections.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_rotation = 0;

///////////// center_grid_on_radar ////////////////////
//
// Option to set the grid origin at the radar.
//
// If true, the latitude and longitude of the grid origin will be set at
//   the radar location. If false, grid_origin_lat and grid_origin_lon
//   will be used. This does not apply for moving platforms.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

center_grid_on_radar = TRUE;

///////////// grid_origin_lat /////////////////////////
//
// Grid origin latitude.
//
// This applies to all projections except LATLON. Not used if
//   'center_grid_on_radar' is true.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_origin_lat = 0;

///////////// grid_origin_lon /////////////////////////
//
// Grid origin longitude.
//
// This applies to all projections except LATLON. Not used if
//   'center_grid_on_radar' is true.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_origin_lon = 0;

///////////// grid_lat1 ///////////////////////////////
//
// Grid reference latitude 1.
//
// This applies to LAMBERT_CONF and ALBERS projections.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_lat1 = 0;

///////////// grid_lat2 ///////////////////////////////
//
// Grid reference latitude 2.
//
// This applies to LAMBERT_CONF and ALBERS projections.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_lat2 = 0;

///////////// grid_central_scale //////////////////////
//
// Central scale for projections.
//
// This applies to POLAR_STEREO, OBLIQUE_STEREO and TRANSVERSE_MERCATOR
//   projections.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_central_scale = 1;

///////////// grid_tangent_lat ////////////////////////
//
// Tangent latitude (deg).
//
// This applies to OBLIQUE_STEREO only.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_tangent_lat = 0;

///////////// grid_tangent_lon ////////////////////////
//
// Tangent longitude (deg).
//
// This applies to OBLIQUE_STEREO and POLAR_STEREO.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_tangent_lon = 0;

///////////// grid_pole_is_north //////////////////////
//
// Flag indicating stereogtraphic is over the NORTH pole.
//
// This applies to POLAR_STEREO. If false, the projection is over the
//   south pole.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

grid_pole_is_north = TRUE;

///////////// grid_persp_radius ///////////////////////
//
// Radius of perspective point (km).
//
// This applies to VERT_PERSP.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_persp_radius = 35786;

///////////// grid_false_northing /////////////////////
//
// False northing correction.
//
// Occasionally, this is added to the Y coordinate so that all
//   coordinates are positive. Normally 0. As an alternative to
//   false_northing and false_easting, you can set the offset_latitude and
//   offset_longitude.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_false_northing = 0;

///////////// grid_false_easting //////////////////////
//
// False easting correction.
//
// Occasionally, this is added to the X coordinate so that all
//   coordinates are positive. Normally 0.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_false_easting = 0;

///////////// grid_set_offset_origin //////////////////
//
// Do you want to specify an offset origin using lat/lon instead of
//   false_northing and false_easting?.
//
// If true, set grid_offset_origin_latitude and
//   grid_offset_origin_longitude.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

grid_set_offset_origin = FALSE;

///////////// grid_offset_origin_latitude /////////////
//
// Latitude of offset origin.
//
// See grid_set_offset_origin.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_offset_origin_latitude = 0;

///////////// grid_offset_origin_longitude ////////////
//
// Longitude of offset origin.
//
// See grid_set_offset_origin.
//
//
// Type: double
//

grid_offset_origin_longitude = 0;

//======================================================================
//
// SPECIFYING THE FIELDS FOR INTERPOLATION.
//
// By default, all fields in the input files will be interpolated. If
//   you want to select individual fields to be interpolated, you need to
//   use the following section.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// select_fields ///////////////////////////
//
// Option to select the fields for interpolation.
//
// If FALSE, all fields will be processed.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

select_fields = FALSE;

///////////// selected_fields /////////////////////////
//
// Select the list of fields to be processed.
//
// See 'select_fields'. You specify the list of field names to be
//   processed. In addition you need to set 'process_this_field' to TRUE
//   or FALSE. This is provided as a convenience, so that you can select
//   or deselect fields without having to change the list.
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      string input_name;
//      boolean process_this_field;
//   }
//
// 1D array - variable length.
//

selected_fields = {
  {
    input_name = "DBZ",
    process_this_field = TRUE
  }
  ,
  {
    input_name = "VEL",
    process_this_field = TRUE
  }
  ,
  {
    input_name = "WIDTH",
    process_this_field = FALSE
  }
};

//======================================================================
//
// TRANSFORMING FIELDS FOR INTERPOLATION.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// transform_fields_for_interpolation //////
//
// Option to perform a transform on specified fields prior to
//   interpolation.
//
// If TRUE, the field you specify in this section will be transformed
//   prior to interpolation, and possibly back again afterwards.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

transform_fields_for_interpolation = FALSE;

///////////// transform_fields ////////////////////////
//
// Transform fields for interpolation.
//
// NOTE: this is done immediately after the fields are read from the
//   file.
//
// 'input_name' refers to the name of the field read in, before any
//   renaming occurs. If 'output_name' is the same as 'input_name', the
//   field is transformed in place. If 'output_name' differs from
//   'input_name', a copy of the field is made prior to interpolation, and
//   this field copy is named 'output_name'.
//
// NOTE: the transform occurs first, before any rename operations (see
//   next section). 'output_name' in transform_fields matches 'input_name'
//   in 'rename_fields'.
//
// TRANSFORM_DB_TO_LINEAR: transform the field from dB to linear units,
//   perform the interpolation, and write out the interpolated field in
//   linear units.
//
// TRANSFORM_DB_TO_LINEAR_AND_BACK: transform the field from dB units to
//   linear units, perform the interpolation, and then transform back to
//   dB units before writing to the output file.
//
// TRANSFORM_LINEAR_TO_DB: transform the field from linear units to dB
//   units, perform the interpolation, and write out the interpolated
//   field in dB units.
//
// TRANSFORM_LINEAR_TO_DB_AND_BACK: transform the field from linear
//   units to dB units, perform the interpolation, and then transform back
//   to linear units before writing to the output file.
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      string input_name;
//      string output_name;
//      string output_units;
//      interp_transform_t transform;
//        Options:
//          TRANSFORM_DB_TO_LINEAR
//          TRANSFORM_DB_TO_LINEAR_AND_BACK
//          TRANSFORM_LINEAR_TO_DB
//          TRANSFORM_LINEAR_TO_DB_AND_BACK
//   }
//
// 1D array - variable length.
//

transform_fields = {
  {
    input_name = "DBZ",
    output_name = "DBZ",
    output_units = "dBZ",
    transform = TRANSFORM_DB_TO_LINEAR_AND_BACK
  }
};

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO SET FOLDING LIMITS ON SELECTED FIELDS.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// set_fold_limits /////////////////////////
//
// Option to set the folding limits for individual fields.
//
// The limits are set prior to interpolation.
//
// If TRUE, fold limits will be set for the specified fields. You should
//   do this for fields such as VELOCITY and PHIDP. Some CfRadial files
//   already contain the fold limits as attributes on the field - for
//   these fields you do not need to set fold limits, unless you wish to
//   override what is in the file. You only need to specify the limits if
//   the file does not already have these attributes. The field_folds
//   parameter can be set to FALSE to override an attribute set in the
//   data file.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

set_fold_limits = FALSE;

///////////// folded_fields ///////////////////////////
//
// Use this to set the fold limits for a particular field.
//
// If this is specified, the interpolation for this field will be
//   performed 'on the circle' so that folding is handled correctly. If
//   use_global_nyquist_velocity is true, the fold limits are set to plus
//   and minus the main nyquist velocity. If false, the fold limits
//   specified here are used instead.
//
// NOTE: 'input_name' for this step refers to the 'input_name' in
//   'select_fields' and 'output_name' in 'transform_fields'. This step is
//   performed prior to renaming fields (see below).
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      string input_name;
//      boolean field_folds;
//      boolean use_global_nyquist;
//      double fold_limit_lower;
//      double fold_limit_upper;
//   }
//
// 1D array - variable length.
//

folded_fields = {
  {
    input_name = "VEL",
    field_folds = TRUE,
    use_global_nyquist = TRUE,
    fold_limit_lower = -25,
    fold_limit_upper = 25
  }
};

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO DESIGNATE SELECTED FIELDS AS DISCRETE IN NATURE.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// set_discrete_fields /////////////////////
//
// Option to set 'is_discrete' flag for individual fields.
//
// If TRUE, the specified fields will be treated as holding discrete
//   values, and the nearest neighbor method will be used instead of
//   interpolation.
//
// You should do this for fields such as PID (particle ID). In CfRadial
//   files there is an option to store this information as attributes on
//   each field. You can override what is in the file, or add to it.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

set_discrete_fields = FALSE;

///////////// discrete_fields /////////////////////////
//
// Use this to set the 'is_discrete' flag on a field.
//
// If this is specified, nearest neighbor will be used for this field.
//   You can use this to override the is_discrete flag on a field.
//
// NOTE: 'input_name' for this step refers to the 'input_name' in
//   'select_fields' and 'output_name' in 'transform_fields'. This step is
//   performed prior to renaming fields (see below).
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      string input_name;
//      boolean is_discrete;
//   }
//
// 1D array - variable length.
//

discrete_fields = {
  {
    input_name = "PID",
    is_discrete = TRUE
  }
};

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO SET BOUNDS ON SELECTED FIELDS.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// bound_fields ////////////////////////////
//
// If FALSE, no fields will be bounded.
//
// Option to set limits on the values of some or all of the fields.
//
// The parameters are set BEFORE interpolation, but the bound limits are
//   applied AFTER interpolation.
//
// This only applies if 'interp_mode' is set to
//   INTERP_MODE_CART_REORDER. It can be a useful option since the
//   linear-least-squares solution used by the REORDER interpolation can
//   have unstable solutions that that lead to very out-of-range output
//   values. This can in turn reduce the resolution of the output data if
//   it is stored as a scaled integer.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

bound_fields = FALSE;

///////////// bounded_fields //////////////////////////
//
// Specify the list of fields to be constrained within bounds.
//
// Only applies if 'bound_fields' is TRUE. At points where the output
//   value is out of bounds, it is set to missing.
//
// NOTE: 'input_name' for this step refers to the 'input_name' in
//   'select_fields' and 'output_name' in 'transform_fields'. Setting the
//   bounds on each field is performed prior to renaming fields (see
//   below).
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      string input_name;
//      double min_value;
//      double max_value;
//   }
//
// 1D array - variable length.
//

bounded_fields = {
  {
    input_name = "DBZ",
    min_value = -50,
    max_value = 100
  }
  ,
  {
    input_name = "VEL",
    min_value = -50,
    max_value = 50
  }
};

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO RENAME FIELDS.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// rename_fields ///////////////////////////
//
// Option to rename some or all of the fields.
//
// If FALSE, no fields will be renamed.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

rename_fields = FALSE;

///////////// renamed_fields //////////////////////////
//
// Specify the list of fields to be renamed.
//
// Only applies if 'rename_fields' is TRUE.
//
// The field name is changed from 'input_name' to 'output_name'.
//
// NOTE: for transformed fields (see previous section), 'input_name' in
//   'renamed_fields' matches 'output_name' in 'transform_fields'. The
//   transform occurs first, and then the fields are renamed.
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      string input_name;
//      string output_name;
//   }
//
// 1D array - variable length.
//

renamed_fields = {
  {
    input_name = "DBZ",
    output_name = "DBZ_S"
  }
  ,
  {
    input_name = "VEL",
    output_name = "VEL_S"
  }
  ,
  {
    input_name = "WIDTH",
    output_name = "WIDTH_S"
  }
};

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO CREATE DERIVED FIELDS.
//
// These fields are added to the output gridded files.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// output_coverage_field ///////////////////
//
// Option to output a field depicting radar coverage.
//
// If true, a derived field, with the name 'Coverage', is included in
//   the output. This is a simple flag field, with a 1 indicating that the
//   radar covers that pixel, and a 0 indicating that is does not.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

output_coverage_field = FALSE;

///////////// coverage_field_name /////////////////////
//
// Name of coverage field, if written.
//
// See 'output_coverage_field'.
//
//
// Type: string
//

coverage_field_name = "Coverage";

///////////// output_time_field ///////////////////////
//
// Option to output a field of time since start of volume, in seconds.
//
// If true, a derived field, with the name 'time_elapsed', is included
//   in the output. This is the time, in seconds, since the start of the
//   volume.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

output_time_field = FALSE;

///////////// interp_time_field ///////////////////////
//
// Option to perform interpolation on the time field.
//
// If false, nearest neighbor will be used for the time field.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

interp_time_field = TRUE;

///////////// output_test_fields //////////////////////
//
// Option to add test fields for checking the interpolation.
//
// The test fields allow us to ensure that the interpolation is working
//   correctly.
//
// The debug fields are:
//
// 	nContrib - number of points used in interpolation
// 	gridAz: azimuth deg (mod 45)
// 	gridEl: elevation deg
// 	gridRange: range km (mod 50)
// 	llEl: lower left elevation deg
// 	llAz: lower left azimuth deg (mod 45)
// 	lrEl: lower right elevation deg
// 	lrAz: lower right azimuth deg (mod 45)
// 	ulEl: upper left elevation deg
// 	ulAz: upper left azimuth deg (mod 45)
// 	urEl: upper right elevation deg
// 	urAz: upper right azimuth deg (mod 45).
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

output_test_fields = FALSE;

///////////// interp_test_fields //////////////////////
//
// Option to perform interpolation on test fields.
//
// If false, nearest neighbor will be used for the test fields.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

interp_test_fields = TRUE;

///////////// output_range_field //////////////////////
//
// Option to add range field (km).
//
// Write out a field with range from the radar. This will be called
//   'range'.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

output_range_field = FALSE;

///////////// interp_range_field //////////////////////
//
// Option to perform interpolation on range field.
//
// If false, nearest neighbor will be used for the range field.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

interp_range_field = TRUE;

///////////// modulus_for_elevation ///////////////////
//
// Modulus argument for elevation field.
//
// We can optionally use the fmod() function to keep the elevation field
//   within limits, so that color sales will work well while preserving
//   sufficient detail on gradients. The default is 9999, which will leave
//   the elevation unchanged. If set to 30, for example, the data will be
//   constrained between -30 and 30.
//
//
// Type: double
//

modulus_for_elevation = 9999;

///////////// modulus_for_azimuth /////////////////////
//
// Modulus argument for azimuth field.
//
// We can optionally use the fmod() function to keep the azimuth field
//   within limits, so that color sales will work well while preserving
//   sufficient detail on gradients. The default is 9999, which will leave
//   the elevation unchanged. If set to 30, for example, the data will be
//   constrained between -30 and 30.
//
//
// Type: double
//

modulus_for_azimuth = 9999;

///////////// modulus_for_range ///////////////////////
//
// Modulus argument for range field.
//
// We can optionally use the fmod() function to keep the range field
//   within limits, so that color sales will work well while preserving
//   sufficient detail on gradients. The default is 9999, which will leave
//   the elevation unchanged. If set to 30, for example, the data will be
//   constrained between -30 and 30.
//
//
// Type: double
//

modulus_for_range = 9999;

///////////// write_search_matrix_files ///////////////
//
// Option to write files containing data from the search matrix.
//
// The 2D search matrices are computed for INTERP_MODE_CART. If you set
//   this to TRUE, the search matrix data will be written to MDV files
//   that can be then viewed in CIDD.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

write_search_matrix_files = FALSE;

///////////// search_matrix_dir ///////////////////////
//
// Output directory for writing search matrix files.
//
// See 'output_search_matrix'.
//
//
// Type: string
//

search_matrix_dir = "./mdv/search_matrix";

//======================================================================
//
// CENSORING OUTPUT FIELDS.
//
// You have the option of censoring the output data fields - i.e.
//   setting the fields to missing values - at gates which meet certain
//   criteria based on the values in the input fields.
//
// If this is done correctly, it allows you to preserve the valid data
//   and discard the noise, thereby improving compression. This leads to
//   smaller data files.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// apply_censoring /////////////////////////
//
// Apply censoring based on field values and thresholds.
//
// If TRUE, censoring will be performed. See 'censoring_fields' for
//   details on how the censoring is applied.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

apply_censoring = FALSE;

///////////// censoring_fields ////////////////////////
//
// Fields to be used for censoring.
//
// Specify the fields to be used to determine whether a gate should be
//   censored.
//
// The name refers to the field name in the input files.
//
// Valid field values lie in the range from min_valid_value to
//   max_valid_value inclusive. If the value of a field at a gate lies
//   within this range, it is considered valid.
//
// Each specified field is examined at each gate, and is flagged as
//   valid if its value lies in the valid range.
//
// These field flags are then combined as follows:
//
// First, all of the LOGICAL_OR flags are combined, yielding a single
//   combined_or flag which is true if any of the LOGICAL_OR fields is
//   true.
//
// Next the combined_or flag is combined with all of the LOGICAL_AND
//   fields, yielding a true value only if the combined_or flag and the
//   LOGICAL_AND fields are all true.
//
// If this computed flag is true, then the data at the gate is regarded
//   as valid and is retained.
//
// If the computed flag is false, the data at the gate is censored, and
//   all of the fields at the gate are set to missing.
//
//
// Type: struct
//   typedef struct {
//      string name;
//      double min_valid_value;
//      double max_valid_value;
//      logical_t combination_method;
//        Options:
//          LOGICAL_AND
//          LOGICAL_OR
//   }
//
// 1D array - variable length.
//

censoring_fields = {
  {
    name = "SNR",
    min_valid_value = 0,
    max_valid_value = 1000,
    combination_method = LOGICAL_OR
  }
  ,
  {
    name = "NCP",
    min_valid_value = 0.15,
    max_valid_value = 1000,
    combination_method = LOGICAL_OR
  }
};

///////////// censoring_min_valid_run /////////////////
//
// Minimum valid run of non-censored gates.
//
// Only active if set to 2 or greater. A check is made to remove short
//   runs of noise. Looking along the radial, we compute the number of
//   contiguous gates (a 'run') with uncensored data. For the gates in
//   this run to be accepted the length of the run must exceed
//   censoring_min_valid_run. If the number of gates in a run is less than
//   this, then all gates in the run are censored.
//
//
// Type: int
//

censoring_min_valid_run = 1;

//======================================================================
//
// OPTION TO IDENTIFY THE CONVECTIVE/STRATIFORM SPLIT.
//
// Applies only to INTERP_MODE_CART.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// identify_convective_stratiform_split ////
//
// Option to identify the convective / stratiform split.
//
// Uses the standard deviation of reflectivity as a texture field for
//   each Cartesian plane. Low variability indicates stratiform
//   conditions.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

identify_convective_stratiform_split = FALSE;

///////////// conv_strat_dbz_field_name ///////////////
//
// Name of reflectivity field in input data.
//
// This is used for computing reflectivity texture.
//
//
// Type: string
//

conv_strat_dbz_field_name = "DBZ";

///////////// conv_strat_texture_radius_km ////////////
//
// Radius for texture analysis (km).
//
// We determine the reflectivity 'texture' at a point by computing the
//   standard deviation of the square of the reflectivity, for all grid
//   points within this radius of the central point. We then compute the
//   square root of that sdev.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_texture_radius_km = 7;

///////////// conv_strat_texture_depth_km /////////////
//
// Depth of region for computing texture (km).
//
// We compute the reflectivity 'texture' considering all radar points
//   within a specified region, centered on the grid points. This is the
//   depth of that region. It does not necessarily match the vertical grid
//   spacing - it is likely that the depth will be greater than the grid
//   vertical spacing, to allow for more points to be included in
//   computing the texture. However, the depth should not exceed 2km or
//   so, because the texture is intended to find layers (such as
//   bright-band) in the observations.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_texture_depth_km = 1;

///////////// conv_strat_min_valid_fraction_for_texture
//
// Minimum fraction of surroundingpoints for texture computations.
//
// For a valid computation of texture, we require at least this fraction
//   of points around the central point to have reflectivity in excess of
//   min_valid_dbz.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_min_valid_fraction_for_texture = 0.33;

///////////// conv_strat_min_valid_height /////////////
//
// Min height used in analysis (km).
//
// Only data at or above this altitude is used.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_min_valid_height = 0;

///////////// conv_strat_max_valid_height /////////////
//
// Max height used in analysis (km).
//
// Only data at or below this altitude is used.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_max_valid_height = 25;

///////////// conv_strat_min_valid_dbz ////////////////
//
// Minimum reflectivity threshold for this analysis (dBZ).
//
// Reflectivity below this threshold is set to missing.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_min_valid_dbz = 10;

///////////// conv_strat_dbz_threshold_for_definite_convection
//
// Reflectivity value that indicates definite convection.
//
// If the reflectivity exceeds this value at a point, we assume
//   convection is definitely active at that point. To use this, we first
//   compute the column maximum reflectivity. If the column max dbz at a
//   point exceeds this threshold, then we flag that point as convective.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_dbz_threshold_for_definite_convection = 53;

///////////// conv_strat_convective_radius_km /////////
//
// Radius of convective influence (km).
//
// Given definite convection at a point (see above), we set all points
//   within this radius to be convective.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_convective_radius_km = 5;

///////////// conv_strat_min_texture_for_convection ///
//
// Minimum texture for convection at a point.
//
// If the texture at a point exceeds this value, we set the convective
//   flag at this point. We then expand the convective influence around
//   the point using convetive_radius_km.
//
//
// Type: double
//

conv_strat_min_texture_for_convection = 15;

///////////// conv_strat_write_partition //////////////
//
// Option to write out the convective/stratiform partition.
//
// If true, the 2-D partition will be added to the output file.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

conv_strat_write_partition = FALSE;

///////////// conv_strat_write_debug_fields ///////////
//
// Option to write out the intermediate fields for debug purposes.
//
// If true, the intermdiate fields will be written to the output file.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

conv_strat_write_debug_fields = FALSE;

//======================================================================
//
// DATA OUTPUT DIRECTORY.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// output_dir //////////////////////////////
//
// Output directory for writing files.
//
// Files will be written to this directory.
//
//
// Type: string
//

output_dir = ".";

///////////// specify_output_filename /////////////////
//
// If true, the file will be named 'output_filename'.
//
// If false, the file name will be computed from the data time.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

specify_output_filename = FALSE;

///////////// output_filename /////////////////////////
//
// Name of output file.
//
// Applies only if specify_output_filename is true.
//
//
// Type: string
//

output_filename = "ncfGrid.nc";

//======================================================================
//
// DATA OUTPUT FORMAT.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// output_format ///////////////////////////
//
// Set the output format.
//
// CF_NETCDF: CF-compliant NetCDF. See
//   http://cf-pcmdi.llnl.gov/documents/cf-conventions. ZEBRA_NETCDF:
//   NetCDF format specifically for ZEBRA display. This forces a
//   conversion to a LATLON projection. MDV: legacy MDV format.
//
//
// Type: enum
// Options:
//     CF_NETCDF
//     ZEBRA_NETCDF
//     MDV
//     CEDRIC
//

output_format = CF_NETCDF;

///////////// name_file_from_start_time ///////////////
//
// If true, name the output file using the start time.
//
// If false, the end time is used, in the MDV tradition.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

name_file_from_start_time = FALSE;

//======================================================================
//
// CF NetCDF OUTPUT DETAILS.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// netcdf_file_prefix //////////////////////
//
// User-specified output file prefix, comes before date_time.
//
//
// Type: string
//

netcdf_file_prefix = "ncf_";

///////////// netcdf_file_suffix //////////////////////
//
// User-specified output file suffix, comes after the date_time and
//   before the .nc which gets automatically added on.
//
//
// Type: string
//

netcdf_file_suffix = "";

///////////// use_iso8601_filename_convention /////////
//
// If true the output filename uses the prefix, followed by ISO 8601
//   timestamp convention.
//
// eg. prefix.2008-05-22T14:00:00.nc.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

use_iso8601_filename_convention = FALSE;

//======================================================================
//
// NETCDF COMPRESSION.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// netcdf_compressed ///////////////////////
//
// Option to compress data fields on output.
//
// Applies to CfRadial netCDF and Dorade.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

netcdf_compressed = TRUE;

///////////// netcdf_compression_level ////////////////
//
// Level of compression for output data.
//
// Valid range is 1 through 9. 1 gives lowest compression, 9 highest. 4
//   is a good compromise between speed and compression efficiency. Only
//   applies to NetCDF file format.
//
// Minimum val: 1
// Maximum val: 9
//
// Type: int
//

netcdf_compression_level = 4;

//======================================================================
//
// NETCDF STYLE.
//
//======================================================================

///////////// netcdf_style ////////////////////////////
//
// NetCDF style - if output_format is CFRADIAL.
//
// netCDF classic format, netCDF 64-bit offset format, netCDF4 using
//   HDF5 format, netCDF4 using HDF5 format but only netCDF3 calls.
//
//
// Type: enum
// Options:
//     CLASSIC
//     NC64BIT
//     NETCDF4_CLASSIC
//     NETCDF4
//

netcdf_style = NETCDF4;

///////////// netcdf_include_latlon_arrays ////////////
//
// If true latitude and longitude arrays of each grid point are output.
//
// The CF convention requires that these arrays are present in the
//   netCDF file; however, the information is redundant since the lat and
//   lon arrays could be constructed using the other projection and grid
//   information required with a gridded data field.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

netcdf_include_latlon_arrays = TRUE;

///////////// netcdf_output_mdv_attributes ////////////
//
// Option to output non-CF compliant MDV attributes.
//
// If true, MDV attributes which are not CF compliant will be output.
//   This will facilitate the translation of the data back into MDV with
//   the minimal loss of information.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

netcdf_output_mdv_attributes = FALSE;

///////////// netcdf_output_mdv_chunks ////////////////
//
// Option to output non-CF compliant MDV chunks.
//
// If true, MDV chunks will be included as byte binary variables.
//
//
// Type: boolean
//

netcdf_output_mdv_chunks = FALSE;

///////////// ncf_title ///////////////////////////////
//
// Title string for netCDF file.
//
//
// Type: string
//

ncf_title = "SPOL radar data";

///////////// ncf_institution /////////////////////////
//
// Institution string for netCDF file.
//
//
// Type: string
//

ncf_institution = "EOL/NCAR";

///////////// ncf_references //////////////////////////
//
// References string for netCDF file.
//
//
// Type: string
//

ncf_references = "";

///////////// ncf_source //////////////////////////////
//
// Source string for netCDF file.
//
//
// Type: string
//

ncf_source = "SPOL radar";

///////////// ncf_history /////////////////////////////
//
// History string for netCDF file.
//
//
// Type: string
//

ncf_history = "";

///////////// ncf_comment /////////////////////////////
//
// Comment string for netCDF file.
//
//
// Type: string
//

ncf_comment = "";