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[UDUNITS #QQU-811431]: Requesting new units

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  • Subject: [UDUNITS #QQU-811431]: Requesting new units
  • Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 19:43:40 -0600
Ken,

What format are the files in? netCDF?

> Steve,
> 
> I work for the ARM program and we have a large number of data files with the 
> units of “unitless”. I know Udunits recommends the use of “1” for unitless 
> data, but updating the 100s Tb of data files would be difficult. Would it be 
> possible to add “unitless” to the list of aliases to the Udunits method of 
> describing no units?
> 
> Also, we have some measurements that use cubic centimeters per minute at 
> standard temperature and pressure = “sccm”. At this time there is no 
> standard_name affiliated with this for CF convention. Would you be open to 
> adding “sccm” to Udunits?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ken

Regards,
Steve Emmerson

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: QQU-811431
Department: Support UDUNITS
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed