Technical Description

Network Common Data Format (NetCDF) will be used as the primary CAMPS file format, as it supports the creation, access, and sharing of array-oriented scientific data. In addition, NetCDF also offers a self-describing data format with more flexibility than other widely used table driven formats such as TDLPACK or Gridded Binary (GRIB). Additionally, NetCDF has more widespread support within the StatPP community than other self-describing data formats like Hierarchical Data Format (HDF).

Contents:

• Metadata
  • NetCDF CF-Conventions
  • SOSA
  • PROV-O
  • NetCDF Classic Linked-Data
• Data Format
  • Camps_data object:
  • Dimensions:
  • Reading:
  • Writing
  • Time Coordinates:
    • Phenomenon Time
    • Forecast Reference Time
    • Lead Time
• Output Examples
  • Sample metar_driver Output
  • Sample marine_driver Output
  • Sample grib2_to_nc_driver output
  • Sample mospred_driver output (predictors)
  • Sample mospred_driver output (predictands)
  • Sample equations_driver output
  • Sample forecast_driver output