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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 version is 4.1.4.0, and is compatible with SEDRIS SDK 4.1.x.

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 Microsoft Windows.
• 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
Windows	5.4M