Supported Data TypesΒΆ

VOCAL uses a backend library called ccplot to pull data from inside the .hdf files, and thus are limited in what ccplot supports.

Spacecraft Instrument Product Includes Supported
CALIPSO CALIOP Lidar L1B Profiles
  • Backscatter
  • Depolarization
 Yes
    Lidar L2 Vertical Feature Mask
  • VFM
  • Ice/Water Phase
  • Aerosol Subtype
 Yes

Note

Several other features are included in the L2 Vertical Feature Mask files such as:
  • Cloud Subtype
  • Polar Stratospheric Cloud Subtype
  • Quality Assurance on all data products

Which may be implemented later.