
Robert Kern wrote:
On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 00:50, Christopher Barker <Chris.Barker@noaa.gov> wrote:
I assumed so, and I also assume you took a look at netcdf3, but since it's been brought up here, I take it it didn't fit the bill?
Lack of unsigned and 64-bit integers for the most part. But even if they were supported, I didn't see much point in using a standard that is being replaced by its own community.
I agree -- I, and many others, are using netcdf4 libs to work with netcdf3 files, but the change will come. So we have a technical and social reason not to use it. Good enough for me. -Chris -- Christopher Barker, Ph.D. Oceanographer Emergency Response Division NOAA/NOS/OR&R (206) 526-6959 voice 7600 Sand Point Way NE (206) 526-6329 fax Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 526-6317 main reception Chris.Barker@noaa.gov