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DESCRIPTION

This free tool creates an STF from either a set of GRIB (gridded binary) messages or METGM (meteorological grid format) messages.

GRIB is a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standard format used for thr transfer of gridded atmospheric and oceanographic data as described in WMO 306, volume 1.2, part B, 2001. METGM is a NATO standard for the exchange of meteorological information, STANAG 6022.

RELEASE INFORMATION

The current release version of this application is SEDRIS 4.1.1 compliant.

The application is linked statically, and additional documentation is included in the download. You do not need to download or install the SEDRIS SDK to use this tool.

FEATURES

• The application is executed from the command line prompt.
• Mapping files are required to execute the application. The content of the mapping files may need to be modified for site specific mappings. See the User's Guide for detailed information.
• A metadata file is required to provide information not included in the data files but required for the correct production of an STF.
• Supports Windows and Linux platforms.

LIMITATIONS

• All of the data files to be included in the STF must be for the same grid.
• Currently, only latitude/longitude grids are supported.
• GRIB and METGM messages cannot be included in the same STF, and cannot be processed at the same time.
• Grid projection information must be included in the Grid Description section of the GRIB message, section 2.
• Currently, only uniformly gridded data is supported. The vertical axis may be either constant height surfaces or constant pressure surfaces.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Hardware

• CPU - x86
• Memory - 256 MB or greater recommended
• Disk space - 30 Mb for application installation

Software

• Operating system - Tested with Linux, and Win32.
• Other dependencies - None.

POINT OF CONTACT

Send email to help@sedris.org for questions or assistance in using this application.

As a minimum, please provide the following in your email:

• application name
• application version
• hardware architecture
• OS name and version
• detailed problem description

PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS

None.

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Installation Instructions

PLATFORM	SIZE
Linux	5.7M
Win32	5.4M