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> Subject: I want to get program about ......
> Organization: UCAR/Unidata
> Keywords: 200102280154.f1S1ssL07914
The above message contained the following:
> I want to convert netcdf file(output or input of CCM3 ) to aski or
> binary file using by fortran program(f77 or pgf77).
The netCDF utility "ncdump" can convert a netCDF file to ASCII. This
utility is part of the netCDF package.
> Although, I have
> manual of netcdf for fortran user, it's difficult to me. So, I want
> to get sample program(easy). Also, I want to convert aski or binary
> file to netcdf file, If you know about this program, send it to me.
The netCDF utility "ncgen" can convert an properly-formatted ASCII file
to a netCDF file. This utility is part of the netCDF package.
Information on both utilities can be found in the "netCDF User's Guide"
or at the following URL:
http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/packages/netcdf/guidef/guidef-15.html#HEADING15-0
Regards,
Steve Emmerson <http://www.unidata.ucar.edu>