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[netCDF #RHQ-929943]: netcdf file write

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  • Subject: [netCDF #RHQ-929943]: netcdf file write
  • Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:19:04 -0700
Hello,

This is impossible to say, as the number of things which may impact this are 
very large:

* The size of the data to be written.
* Are any of the dimensions unlimited?
* NetCDF3 vs. NetCDF4 file format.
* Chunking, Compression? 
* Parallel vs. Serial I/O.
* The underlying computer, disk storage, file system; e.g. environmental 
properties.

Without more information, I'm afraid I can't give a better response, and even 
with this information the only real way to see is to try writing the data and 
then seeing how long it takes.  At that point, the parameters outlined above 
can be tweaked somewhat to try to optimize the data so that it can be written 
in the most efficient method possible.

Have a good day,

-Ward


> Hi,
> How much time it will take to write a 3D variable into the netcdf file.
> Which constraints will define this..
> 
> --
> Thanks and regards,
> Sachin H. Shinde
> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: RHQ-929943
Department: Support netCDF
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed
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