Network Common Data Format

Binary data storage is common in the separation sciences. Here, the Network Common Data Format (NetcdQ is used with the following characteristics ... 

Unfortunately, the MS instrument manufacturers do not offer a common data exchange format, though a JCAMP proposal has been made. As an alternative the net CDF (network common data form) format is in discussion as a standard in MS. 

AIA = Analytical Instruments Association AFFN = ASCII free format numeric API = application programming interface ASDF = ASCII squeezed difference form ASMS = American Society of Mass Spectrometry ASTM = American Society for Testing and Materials CCDB = Committee on Chemical Databases CDF = common data form CPEP = Committee on Printed and Electronic Publications CS = chemical structure EPA = United States Environmental Protection Agency lUPAC = International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry JCAMP-DX = Joint Committee on Atomic and Molecular Physical Data - Data Exchange LDR = labeled data record netCDF = network common data form SMD = standardized molecular data UCAR = University Corporation for Atmospheric Research XDR = external data representation. 

The EUSAAR project of the Sixth Framework Programme of the European Commission is one of the steps towards a reliable and quality-controlled network of measurements [16]. The EUSAAR project improved and homogenized 20 European sites for measuring aerosol chemical, physical, and optical properties following a standardized protocol of instrument maintenance, measurement procedures, and data delivery in common format to a common database. EUSAAR also provided intercomparison and calibration workshops as well as training for the station operators. The work started in the EUSAAR is continued in ACTRIS infrastructure of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Commission. 

Digital data communication systems have existed for nearly 40 years, ranging from straightforward serial communications represented by the RS 232 standard common on personal computer serial output ports, to more modern local area networks such as Ethernet. In recent years, much effort has been put into the development of fieldbus systems that allow controllers, sensors and actuators to be implemented in modular and distributed formats. Whereas the developments in fieldbus systems have been mainly targeted at the process industries, the devices are finding increasing application in the machinery sector. 

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