sample_meta.ini

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# Sample metadata file, for using the --metadata-file option of fstd2nc.
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# This is only an example - not a complete list!
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# Global metadata goes here.
#
# For a list of useful global attributes, see
# http://cfconventions.org/cf-conventions/v1.6.0/cf-conventions.html#description-of-file-contents

[global]
title = Some really interesting data
institution = Environment and Climate Change Canada / Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
source = GEM model output (GEM 4.8-LTS.11)
contact = ec.enviroinfo.ec@canada.ca


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# Variable metadata goes here, under a particular nomvar heading.
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# "standard_name" should be compatible with CF MetaData standard names, from
# http://cfconventions.org/standard-names.html
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# "units" should be compatible with the "udunits2" library.

[TT]
standard_name = air_temperature
units = degree_Celsius

[GZ]
standard_name = geopotential_height
units = dam

[P0]
standard_name = surface_air_pressure
units = hPa

[HU]
standard_name = specific_humidity
# CF table says this should have units of "1", but that's not very useful.
units = kg kg-1