Overlaying a Surface Plot on a Base Reflectivity Product

Purpose:

This task demonstrates how to load a graphic overlay (METAR surface observations) in a display panel with an image product (base reflectivity).

Tasks:

 

  1. From the Radar menu, select 0.5 Reflectivity.
  2. From the Obs menu, select Surface Plot.
  3. You may need to reduce the intensity of the radar data by setting the Alpha channel to 50% in the Image Properties window (Ctrl + I).
  4. Right-click and hold on the METAR text in the product legend and select Magnification.
  5. In the submenu that appears, select 2.                                                                                                          Selecting magnification from the product legend
    • The size of the station plot should be about twice as big and much more legible.
  6. Task Complete!