HDF Data File Format Information



What is HDF?

  • HDF stands for Hierarchical Data Format.
     
  • It is a library and multi-object file format for the transfer of graphical and numerical data between machines.
     
  • It is available in the public domain.
     
  • The distribution consists of the HDF library, the HDF command line utilities, and a test suite (source code only).
     
  • It is portable. HDF files can be shared across most common platforms, including many workstations and high performance computers.
     
  • An HDF file created on one computer can be read on a different system without modification.
     
  • HDF library functions can be called from C or FORTRAN user application programs.
     

Details see Website: http://eosweb.larc.nasa.gov/HBDOCS/hdf.html


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