* of the cloud layer. The elevation of the top of the layer is
* elevation_m + thickness_m.
* @param elevation_m the layer elevation in meters
+ * @param set_span defines whether it is allowed to adjust the span
*/
- void setElevation_m (float elevation_m);
+ void setElevation_m (float elevation_m, bool set_span = true);
/** get the layer thickness */
float getThickness_m () const;