The version of the netCDF-Java library currently distributed with the IDV is the 4.6.15. This is a bug fix release. See the netCDF-Java Library for a more details information.
Java Webstart, Windows app and MacOS certificates have been renewed and will be valid until at least May 30, 2020 (MacOS certificate is valid until 2024). Moreover, as properly signing the IDV under these different environments can be an involved process, this information has thoroughly documented here.
New enhanced color tables have been added in this version, including AWIPS color tables and Satellite products customized color tables.
NWS Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm, Flash Flood and Special Marine Warning KML files were supported in this release. A new menu item has been added to access the official NWS Warnings site directly under Data > Special data list.
Common Data Model profile feature data is a set of data points along a vertical line, inlcluding a collection of a time series of profile features at named locations. CDM Profile data can be loaded in the Data Choosers: RAOB > Soundings Local.
Added a series of formulas specific to ABI (Advanced Baseline Imager), AHI (Advanced Himawari Imager) and MSG (Meteosat-8 through 11)to create displays of RGB and band subtraction products. These formulas can be found in the Field Selector under Formulas > Satellite. Also, derived fields for these products will be automatically added to the Field Selector when the multi bands ABI data source is loaded that includes bands required to create the product.
Added a variety of formulas specific to gridded datasource to calculate Saturation Equivalent Potential Temperature, Heat Index, Helicity, Ellrod Index, LP Index, and Richardson number.
For a list of outstanding known problems, see the Known Problems page.