| 14.0 |
NetCDF Format Versions
There are several ways to represent netCDF data. |
| 14.1 |
Parts of a File in Classic Format
A netCDF classic or 64-bit offset file is stored in three parts. |
| 14.2 |
Classic File Format Performance
Most netCDF classic file access is fast, but a few kinds of access may be slow for large datasets. Understanding the netCDF classic format makes clear why. |
| 14.3 |
Benchmark Example
Comparison of algorithms to process all netCDF data through netCDF APIs, implemented two ways. |
| 14.4 |
NetCDF Classic Performance Tips
Recommendations for using netCDF classic efficiently |
| 14.5 |
NetCDF-4 File Format
The netCDF-4 file format, based on HDF5, is designed for high-performance with large files. |
| 14.6 |
NetCDF-4 Performance Tips
Using the netCDF-4 formats can provide performance benefits. |
| 14.7 |
Using Less Space for Data
Using less disk space for your data can also reduce access time. |
| 14.8 |
Making Data Access Faster
Tips that may help for either classic or netCDF-4 formats |