NetCDF velocimeters format

This page provides an overview of the NetCDF format of benchmark dataset for instruments that measure velocities at a point in space e.g., acoustic-Doppler velocimeters and travel-time velocimeters (MAVS).

Raw timeseries

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Dimensions

Short name	CollapseLong (standard) name
TIME	...
HEIGHT_AS	nominal_height_above_seabed

These dimensions are defined for the raw group level but have a caption. Collapse

Short name	Long (standard) name
Content	Goes
In Here	Please

Variables

These variables are defined at group level Collapse

Short name	Long (standard) name	Dimensions
Content	Goes	In
Here	Please

Group Attributes (metadata)

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Required

• Att 1
• Att2

Optional

• Enter here

Quality-controlled and segmented timeseries

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Insert info here in the same way as Raw

Spectra

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Dissipation

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