| Bit No. | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
0 |
Points scan in the +i
direction, i.e. from pole to Equator |
| 1 |
Points scan in the -i direction,
i.e. from Equator to pole |
|
| 2 |
0 |
Points scan in the +j direction,
i.e. from west to east |
| 1 |
Points scan in the -j direction,
i.e. from east to west |
|
| 3 |
0 |
Adjacent points in the i
direction are consecutive |
| 1 |
Adjacent points in the j direction are consecutive | |
| 4-8 |
Reserved |