Lidar scans
Currently, PPI, FIXED, and Volume scans are supported in IRIS Focus to be displayed or processed.
| Scan type | Description and recommendations | Scan duration |
|---|---|---|
| PPI |
This scan moves the scanning head in azimuth with a constant elevation angle. |
30 s … 60 min, typical between 1 and 2 minutes |
| FIXED |
This scan points the scanning head into one fixed direction during a defined time. |
10 s … 60 min |
| Volume |
Volume scan is a single scan containing several PPI scans at growing elevation. It is used for volume wind processing. |
10 … 15 min |