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.
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