Re: Nesting Domain

Hi Guan,
You need to tell NCL to draw the state boundaries by using the resource
mpOutlineBoundarySets:
http://www.ncl.ucar.edu/Document/Graphics/Resources/mp.shtml#mpOutlineBoundarySets

so in your case set
mapres_at_mpOutlineBoundarySets = "GeophysicalAndUSStates"

There are a few examples that use this resource in the Maps Only
Applications page on the ncl website:
http://www.ncl.ucar.edu/Applications/maponly.shtml
Adam

gs6r wrote:
>
> Thanks a lot! Adam and Mary. It works perfectly now.
>
> I just have a quick question about the graph because I expect to see the
> State boundary between Wyoming and Utah at the upper right corner.
> However, it does not show up. But you can still see the boundary of
> Great Salt Lake.
>
> I am not sure why, do you have any idea?
>
> Thanks a lot,
> Guan
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "gs6r" <gs6r_at_virginia.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 6:57 PM
> To: "Adam Phillips" <asphilli_at_cgd.ucar.edu>
> Subject: Re: Nesting Domain
>
>> Hey Adam
>>
>> Thanks very much for your help.
>>
>> I have transferred these files to ftp now. However, I accidently
>> transferred one more file. Please disregard that file.
>>
>> Thanks and please let me know if you turn out any results.
>>
>> Have a nice night,
>> Guan
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Adam Phillips" <asphilli_at_cgd.ucar.edu>
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 4:27 PM
>> To: "gs6r" <gs6r_at_virginia.edu>
>> Subject: Re: Nesting Domain
>>
>>> Hi Guan,
>>>
>>> Here are the ftp instructions:
>>> ftp -i ftp.cgd.ucar.edu
>>> login: anonymous
>>> password: your email address
>>> cd incoming
>>> put wrfout_d01_2007-01-26_00:00:00.nc
>>> put wrfout_d02_2007-01-26_00:00:00.nc
>>> put wrfout_d03_2007-01-26_00:00:00.nc
>>>
>>> Let me know when you have transfered the files..
>>> Adam
>>>
>>> gs6r wrote:
>>>> Hey
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> Adam, I have followed your instruction to modify the code.
>>>> Apparently, there is no map variable to draw, so I change it to
>>>> draw(plot1) only.
>>>>
>>>> datatondc(plot1,xbox,ybox,x_out,y_out)
>>>> gsn_polyline_ndc(wks,x_out,y_out,lnres)
>>>> draw(map)
>>>> frame(wks)
>>>> end
>>>>
>>>> The results does not show complete graph at all, which shows that
>>>> half of topographic map is out of the paper range. I do not
>>>> understand. Anyway, it does show a graph with half topographic data.
>>>>
>>>> Mary, yes, as in the script, I only use the first domain ' terrain
>>>> height and overlay the two rectangular box indicting the nesting
>>>> domains.
>>>>
>>>> However, I have come out a new script with many modifications, the
>>>> same thing occurs.
>>>>
>>>> The new code is attached.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks a lot,
>>>> Guan
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>> From: "Adam Phillips" <asphilli_at_cgd.ucar.edu>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 12:25 PM
>>>> To: "Mary Haley" <haley_at_ucar.edu>
>>>> Cc: "gs6r" <gs6r_at_virginia.edu>; <ncl-talk_at_ucar.edu>
>>>> Subject: Re: Nesting Domain
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Guan,
>>>>>
>>>>> Looking at your plot, I believe you are pointing out that when you
>>>>> draw a square using gsn_polyline_ndc (to denote one of your nested
>>>>> grids), that the hgtd01 contour field appears lighter within the
>>>>> square than outside the square.
>>>>>
>>>>> My first guess is that for whatever reason the overlay line:
>>>>> map=wrf_map_overlays(find01,wks,plot1,cnres,mapres)
>>>>> is causing the problem.
>>>>>
>>>>> To test, I would replace this:
>>>>> map=wrf_map_overlays(find01,wks,plot1,cnres,mapres)
>>>>> datatondc(map,xbox,ybox,x_out,y_out)
>>>>> gsn_polyline_ndc(wks,x_out,y_out,lnres)
>>>>> gsres = True
>>>>> ........<snip>.....
>>>>> draw(map)
>>>>> frame(wks)
>>>>> end
>>>>>
>>>>> with this:
>>>>> datatondc(plot1,xbox,ybox,x_out,y_out)
>>>>> gsn_polyline_ndc(wks,x_out,y_out,lnres)
>>>>> draw(map)
>>>>> frame(wks)
>>>>> end
>>>>>
>>>>> Let us know if that changes the plot.
>>>>> Adam
>>>>>
>>>>> Mary Haley wrote:
>>>>>> Guan,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm a little confused by this plot. I thought there should be two
>>>>>> separate contour fields, but in your script, I think I only see
>>>>>> one, and that's the one for hgtd01.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My suggestion was going to be to make sure that both of your
>>>>>> contour plots are represented by the same contour levels, but
>>>>>> since I don't see a second plot, I'm not sure if this is the problem.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --Mary
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Dec 3, 2008, at 9:23 AM, gs6r wrote:
>>>>>>
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>>>>>>> *Hey *
>>>>>>> ** *I am trying to make a topographic map with my parent domain
>>>>>>> and two rectangular boxes indicating two nesting domains. *
>>>>>>> ** *However, one I overlay the two boxes, the color of inner
>>>>>>> domains becomes lighter, which shows the discontinuous of the
>>>>>>> topographic data. That does not make any senses. So I am
>>>>>>> wondering how can I fix the problem.*
>>>>>>> ** *I attached the graph and the code. Could you please help me?*
>>>>>>> *Thanks a lot,*
>>>>>>> *Guan*
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Best Regards,*
>>>>>>> *Guan Song
>>>>>>> Graduate Student
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>>>> Best Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Guan Song
>>>> Graduate Student
>>>> Reply email: gs6r_at_virginia.edu
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>>>> Dept. of Environmental Sciences
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>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Guan Song
>> Graduate Student
>> Reply email: gs6r_at_virginia.edu
>> New Clark 272
>> Dept. of Environmental Sciences
>> University of Virginia
> Best Regards,
>
> Guan Song
> Graduate Student
> Reply email: gs6r_at_virginia.edu
> New Clark 272
> Dept. of Environmental Sciences
> University of Virginia
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