FEP - Format Use by a Project - various - ucla flatfile system

1. Format (Format System) Identification

ucla flat file system

2. Data Model Extensions by Project

no extension needed

3. Original Format Selection Rationale

ease of use, self documenting, compact

4. Data Types

level 1 and higher
we do not get to choose level 0 formats
mainly time series

5. Support

Louise Lee is in charge of the ff sytem here leel@igpp.ucla.edu

6. Project Software

all our analysis software works from flat files

7. Experience

works like a charm

8. Desired Functions

it is perfect for us

9. Selection Criteria

ease of use, self documenting, compact

10. Handling Plans for Format Evolution

none

11. Other Comments

We have found cdf to be a very poorly conceived and constructed format. Having to use it has been costly to us. We do not like having such formats made mandatory. We propose costs to nasa based on our way of doing business. When we have such a system given to us then we either have to ask for more money or we cannot perform some function like science.

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