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From HDF's manpage:
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hdf - Hierarchical Data Format library
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Description:
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HDF is a multi-object file format that facilitates the
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transfer of various types of scientific data between
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machines and operating systems. Machines currently sup-
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ported include the Cray, Convex, HP, Vax, Sun, IBM
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RS/6000, Silicon Graphics, Macintosh, and IBM PC comput-
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ers. HDF allows self-definitions of data content and easy
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extensibility for future enhancements or compatibility
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with other standard formats. HDF includes Fortran and C
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calling interfaces,and utilities to prepare raw image of
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data files or for use with other NCSA software. The HDF
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library contains interfaces for storing and retrieving
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compressed or uncompressed 8-bit and 24-bit raster images
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with palettes, n-Dimensional scientific datasets and
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binary tables. An interface is also included that allows
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arbitray grouping of other HDF objects.
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-mi (mi@aldan.ziplink.net)
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