netCDF
Fortran application interfaces for accessing netCDF scientific data files, providing self-describing, network-transparent data storage.
What is netCDF?
netCDF-Fortran is a library that provides Fortran application interfaces for accessing netCDF (network Common Data Form) scientific data files. It enables Fortran programs to read and write self-describing, machine-independent data files commonly used in scientific domains like climate science, meteorology, and geospatial research. The library depends on the netCDF C library and provides both F77 and F90 API support.
Fortran developers working in scientific computing fields such as climate modeling, atmospheric science, oceanography, and geospatial analysis who need to store, access, and share large scientific datasets in a standardized format.
Developers choose netCDF-Fortran because it provides a standardized, portable interface for scientific data that works across different computing platforms and enables interoperability with numerous analysis tools. Its self-describing format and efficient data access capabilities make it ideal for handling large scientific datasets while maintaining compatibility with the broader netCDF ecosystem.
Overview
Official GitHub repository for netCDF-Fortran libraries, which depend on the netCDF C library. Install the netCDF C library first.
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