The workshop is divided into the following sections:
| 1 |
Workshop Logistics
Some logistics and tips for getting the most out of the workshop. |
| 2 |
Overview of netCDF
NetCDF: its purpose, features, intended users, and alternatives for storing and accessing scientific data. |
| 3 |
The "Classic" NetCDF Data Model
The netCDF data model in detail: dimensions, variables, attributes, coordinate variables |
| 4 |
NetCDF Utilities
Generic netCDF utilities: ncdump, ncgen, netCDF operators, and other useful tools. |
| 5 |
NetCDF APIs
Summary of various application programming interfaces (APIs) for netCDF and remote access to netCDF data. |
| 6 |
NetCDF Example Programs
Example programs in C/C++/F77/F90 have been added to the netCDF distribution; they demonstrate some of the features of netCDF. |
| 7 |
Performance
Performance tips and pitfalls. Implications of format on performance. |
| 8 |
Best Practices
Experience-based "best practices" for writing netCDF files. |
| 9 |
CF Conventions
Overview of the increasingly important CF conventions. |
| 10 |
libcf: A New Library for CF Conventions Support
Introduction to a new library for creating and accessing netCDF files compliant to the CF Conventions |
| 11 |
Introduction to NetCDF-4
Introduction to the netCDF-4 data model, APIs, format, compatibility, features, performance enhancements, and plans. |
| 12 |
Using NetCDF-4 Features, Part 1
NetCDF-4 includes many new features, such as parallel I/O, chunking, compression, new primitive types, and efficient schema changes. |
| 13 |
Using NetCDF-4 Features, Part 2
Introduction to use of groups and user-defined types in netCDF-4 |
| 14 |
What NetCDF Developers Should Know About HDF5
An introduction to HDF5 for netCDF developers and data providers. |
| 15 |
Parallel netCDF
An introduction to pnetcdf, the parallel netCDF package from Argonne and Northwestern |
| 16 |
Wrap-Up and Questions
Remaining discussion and questions about netCDF and future plans |