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TsCalAuto analyzes radar calibration data.

=== '''Overview''' ===

TsCalAuto analyzes radar calibration data.

=== '''Prerequesites''' ===

The following items are required:

* FMQ data

=== '''Parameter files''' ===

TsCalAuto uses one parameter file that includes the location of input data, parameters specific to the clutter analysis, and the output directory.

===== '''Ensure file is up to date''' =====

To obtain the default parameter file, use the following command:

<code lang="bash">/path/to/lrose/install/bin/TsCalAuto -print_params > param_file_name</code>

If you already have a parameter file and simply want to check for (and add) updated parameters while retaining current parameters, use the following command:

<code lang="bash">/path/to/lrose/install/bin/TsCalAuto -params orig_param_file_name -print_params > new_param_file_name</code>

===== '''Important parameters''' =====

Time series - input data

* input_fmq_path: path to time series FMQ

Calibration procedure parameters

* k_squared: complex index of refraction, depends on radar wavelength
* moments_input_dir: directory containing radar data (if not specified on the command line and if mode = REALTIME)
* beamWidthDegH: horizontal 3 dB beam width
* beamWidthDegV: vertical 3 dB beam width
* antGainDbH: horizontal antenna gain (dB)
* antGainDbV: vertical antenna gain (dB)
* systemPhidpDeg: approximate PHIDP value in echo closest to the radar

Output results

* output_dir: path where output will be written

=== '''Running TsCalAuto''' ===

To check all command line options for TsCalAuto, including debugging options and file paths, type the following command into a terminal.

<code lang="bash">/path/to/lrose/install/bin/TsCalAuto -h</code>

Once your parameter file is complete, use a command similar to the following to run the application:

<code lang="bash">/path/to/lrose/install/bin/TsCalAuto -params param_file_name</code>

The user can also specify the location of calibration files in the following manner:

<code lang="bash">/path/to/lrose/install/bin/TsCalAuto -f /path/to/calibration/files/ -params param_file_name</code>

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