Documentation of 'visad.meteorology.WeatherSymbols' Java class
WeatherSymbols
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Class WeatherSymbols


  • public class WeatherSymbols
extends java.lang.Object
    Utility class to create shapes for weather symbols. Shapes are stroke generated from the "wmo" HersheyFont.
    See Also:
    "WMO Manual on Codes for a description of WMO weather codes."

    • Constructor Detail

      • WeatherSymbols

        public WeatherSymbols()
        Default constructor.

    • Method Detail

      • getPresentWeatherSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getPresentWeatherSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the WMO present weather codes, plus the GEMPAK extensions.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes

      • getAllMetSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getAllMetSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the WMO present weather codes, plus the GEMPAK extensions.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes

      • getPresentWeatherSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getPresentWeatherSymbol(int wxCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular present weather code. The number of codes are too numerous to list here.
        Parameters:
        wxCode - weather code
        Returns:
        shape for code

      • getPressureTendencySymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getPressureTendencySymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the pressure tendency symbol codes.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for the indices

      • getPressureTendencySymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getPressureTendencySymbol(int tendencyCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular pressure tendency code. Codes are: 
           0  -  rising then falling
   1  -  rising then steady; or rising, then rising more slowly
   2  -  rising steadily or unsteadily
   3  -  falling or steady, then rising; or rising, 
           then rising more quickly
   4  -  steady, same as 3 hours ago
   5  -  falling then rising, same or lower than 3 hours ago
   6  -  falling then steady; or falling, then falling more slowly
   7  -  falling steadily, or unsteadily
   8  -  steady or rising, then falling; or falling, 
           then falling more quickly
        Parameters:
        tendencyCode - tendency code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • getCloudCoverageSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getCloudCoverageSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the cloud coverage codes.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for codes

      • getSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getSymbol(int index)
        Look up the symbol directly in the full array
        Parameters:
        index - array index
        Returns:
        The symbol

      • getCloudCoverageSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getCloudCoverageSymbol(int ccCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a total sky cover code. Codes are: 
           0  -  No clouds
   1  -  Less than one-tenth or one-tenth
   2  -  two-tenths or three-tenths
   3  -  four-tenths
   4  -  five-tenths
   5  -  six-tenths
   6  -  seven-tenths or eight-tenths
   7  -  nine-tenths or overcast with openings
   8  -  completely overcast
   9  -  sky obscured
  10  -  missing
        Parameters:
        ccCode - cloud coverage code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • getLowCloudSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getLowCloudSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the low cloud codes.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for codes

      • getLowCloudSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getLowCloudSymbol(int lcCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular low cloud code. Codes are: 
           1  -  Cu of fair weather, little vertical development,
            seemingly flattened
   2  -  Cu of considerable development, generally towering,
            with or without other Cu or Sc bases all at same level
   3  -  Cb with tops lacking clear cut outlines, but distinctly
            no cirriform or anvil-shaped; with or without Cu, Sc, or St
   4  -  Sc formed by spreading out of Cu; Cu often present also
   5  -  Sc not formed by spreading out of Cu
   6  -  St or Fs or both, but no Fs of bad weather
   7  -  Fs and/or Fc of bad weather (scud)
   8  -  Cu and Sc (not formed by spreading out of Cu) with bases 
            at different levels
   9  -  Cb having a clearly fibrous (cirriform) top, often anvil-shaped,
            with or without Cu, Sc, St, or scud
        Parameters:
        lcCode - low cloud code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • getMidCloudSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getMidCloudSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the mid cloud codes.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for codes

      • getMidCloudSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getMidCloudSymbol(int mcCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular mid level cloud code. Codes are: 
           1  -  Thin As (most of cloud layer semi-transparent)
   2  -  Thick As, greater part sufficiently dense to hide sun 
           (or moon), or Ns
   3  -  Thin Ac, mostly semi-transparent; cloud elements not changing
           much and at a single level
   4  -  Thin Ac in patches; cloud elements continually changing and/or
           occurring at more than one level
   5  -  Thin Ac in bands or in a layer gradually spreading over sky
           and usually thickening as a whole
   6  -  Ac formed by spreading out of Cu
   7  -  Double-layered Ac, or a thick layer of Ac, not increasing;
           or Ac with As and/or Ns
   8  -  Ac in the form of Cu-shaped tufts or Ac with turrets
   9  -  Ac of a chaotic sky, usually at different levels; patches of
           dense Ci are usually present also
        Parameters:
        mcCode - mid cloud code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • getHighCloudSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getHighCloudSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the high cloud codes.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for codes

      • getHighCloudSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getHighCloudSymbol(int hcCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular high cloud code. Codes are: 
           1  -  Filaments of Ci, or "mares tails", scattered and not increasing
   2  -  Dense Ci in patches or twisted sheaves, usually not increasing,
           sometimes like remains of Cb; or towers or tufts
   3  -  Dense Ci, often anvil shaped derived from or associated with Cb
   4  -  Ci, often hook shaped, spreading over the sky and usually
           thickening as a whole
   5  -  Ci and Cs, often in converging bands, or Cs alone; generally
           overspreading and growing denser; the continuous layer 
           not reaching 45 degrees altitude
   6  -  Ci and Cs, often in converging bands, or Cs alone; generally
           overspreading and growing denser; the continuous layer 
           exceeding 45 degrees altitude
   7  -  Veil of Cs covering the entire sky
   8  -  Cs not increasing and not covering the entire sky
   9  -  Cc alone or Cc with some Ci or Cs, but the Cc being the main
           cirriform cloud
        Parameters:
        hcCode - high cloud code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • getIcingSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getIcingSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the icing codes.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for codes

      • getIcingSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getIcingSymbol(int icingCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular icing symbol code. Codes are: 
           0  -  No icing
   1  -  Trace icing
   2  -  Trace to light icing
   3  -  Light icing
   4  -  Light to moderate icing
   5  -  Moderate icing
   6  -  Moderate to heavy icing
   7  -  Heavy or moderate to severe icing
   8  -  Severe icing
   9  -  Light superstructure icing
  10  -  Heavy superstructure icing
        Parameters:
        icingCode - icing code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • getTurbulenceSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getTurbulenceSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the turbulence codes.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for codes

      • getTurbulenceSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getTurbulenceSymbol(int turbCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular turbulence symbol code. Codes are: 
           0  -  No turbulence
   1  -  Light turbulence
   2  -  Light turbulence
   3  -  Light to moderate turbulence
   4  -  Moderate turbulence
   5  -  Moderate to severe turbulence
   6  -  Severe turbulence
   7  -  Extreme turbulence
   8  -  Extreme turbulence
        Parameters:
        turbCode - turbulence code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • getMiscSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getMiscSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to the miscellaneous codes.
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for codes

      • getMiscSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getMiscSymbol(int miscCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular miscellaneous symbol. Codes are: 
           0  -  Square (outline)            16 - Tropical Storm (NH)
   1  -  Square (filled)             17 - Hurricane (NH)
   2  -  Circle (outline)            18 - Tropical Storm (SH)
   3  -  Circle (filled)             19 - Hurricane (SH)
   4  -  Triangle (outline)          20 - Triangle with antenna
   5  -  Triangle (filled)           21 - Mountain obscuration
   6  -  Diamond (outline)           22 - Slash
   7  -  Diamond (filled)            23 - Storm Center
   8  -  Star (outline)              24 - Tropical Depression
   9  -  Star (filled)               25 - Tropical Cyclone
  10  - High Pressure (outline)      26 - Flame
  11  - Low Pressure (outline)       27 - "X" Cross
  12  - High Pressure (filled)       28 - Low pressure with X (outline)
  13  - Low Pressure (filled)        29 - Low pressure with X (filled)
  14  - Plus sign                    30 - Tropical Storm (NH)
  15  - Minus sign                   31 - Tropical Storm (SH)
  32  - Volcanic activity            33 - Blowing spray
        Parameters:
        miscCode - miscellaneous code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • getLightningSymbols

        public static VisADLineArray[] getLightningSymbols()
        Get the array of shapes corresponding to lightning symbols
        Returns:
        the array of shapes
        See Also:
        for codes

      • getLightningSymbol

        public static VisADLineArray getLightningSymbol(int lghtCode)
        Get the shape corresponding to a particular lightning code. Codes are: 
           0  -  Negative flash
   1  -  Positive flash
        Parameters:
        lghtCode - lightning code to use
        Returns:
        corresponding shape

      • main

        public static void main(java.lang.String[] args)
                 throws java.lang.Exception
        Throws:
        java.lang.Exception
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