NetCDF file format
NetCDF (Network Common Data Form) is a data model, API library (application programming interface) and a file format. It is used for storing and managing data. NetCDF is developed and maintained by Unidata. Unidata is part of the US University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Community Programs (UCP). Unidata is funded by the US National Science Foundation.
SONAR-NetCDF4 is a data and metadata convention for storage of data from active sonars in NetCDF4 formatted files, defined by The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Sonar-NetCDF4 consists primarily of a naming convention and a data structure within the NetDCF4 data model.
NetCDF output requires a dedicated software license.
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Note
The data files will normally become very large. If you wish to record large amounts of data, make sure that you have enough space on your hard disk. Unless your computer is equipped with a very large disk, we recommend that you save the data to an external storage device.
The requirement for data storage is from 15 to 50 Gb per hour, depending on your operating modes and settings.
Related functionality
Processed Data to File page
The sonar system can export several types of processed data file formats. Use Processed Data to File to define which processed data formats to save, and where to place the files. This page is located in the Output dialog box. To open, select it on the Operation menu.
Software License page
The sonar system does not need any software licenses to operate. However, specific software license codes "unlocks" additional functionality. The Software License settings allow you to type a license code (text string) to unlock these optional functions.
This page is located in the Installation dialog box. To open the page, select Installation on the Setup menu.