seasonder_validateFORMethod: Validate First Order Region (FOR) Processing Method

In SeaSondeR: Radial Metrics from SeaSonde HF-Radar Data

Validate First Order Region (FOR) Processing Method

Description

This function checks whether the specified method for First Order Region (FOR) detection is supported. If an unsupported method is provided, it logs an error and aborts execution.

Usage

seasonder_validateFORMethod(method)

Arguments

method

A character string specifying the FOR processing method. Currently, only "SeaSonde" is supported.

Details

The function verifies that the method argument is valid. If the method is not recognized, an error is raised using seasonder_logAndAbort.

Supported Methods:

• "SeaSonde": Implements first-order region detection based on CODAR's SeaSonde methodology.

Value

The function returns the input method invisibly if it is valid.

See Also

• seasonder_validateFOR_parameters for FOR parameter validation.

• seasonder_logAndAbort for error handling and logging.

SeaSondeR documentation built on June 8, 2025, 10:50 a.m.