ncWMS¶
Web Map Service¶
ncWMS publishes multi-dimensional data (such as environmental and weather data) as an OGC compliant Web Map Service (WMS). ncWMS quickly and efficiently extracts the map images from the very large data files typically associated with environmental data.
Core Features¶
Fast extraction of data
Generation of timeseries and vertical profile plots
Ability to plot data along a transect
Automatic recognition of vector-components and generation of vector arrows
Support for a large range of projections (for both source data and target images)
Support for creating animations
Browser client included
Support for export to Google Earth KML format
Input formats: NetCDF, GRIB, OPeNDAP
Output formats: PNG, JPEG, animated GIF, KML
Implemented Standards¶
Web Map Service (WMS) (v1.1.1, v1.3.0)
Details¶
Website: https://reading-escience-centre.gitbooks.io/ncwms-user-guide/content/
Licence: Modified BSD License
Software Version: 2.4.2
Supported Platforms: All Java 1.8 platforms: Windows, Linux, Mac
API Interfaces: Java; WMS
Support: https://github.com/Reading-eScience-Centre/ncwms/issues
Note
This project is only included on the OSGeoLive virtual machine disk (VMDK)