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ecCodes is a package developed by ECMWF which provides an application programming interface
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and a set of tools for decoding and encoding messages in the following formats:
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* WMO FM-92 GRIB edition 1 and edition 2
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* WMO FM-94 BUFR edition 3 and edition 4
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* WMO GTS abbreviated header (only decoding)
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A useful set of command line tools provide quick access to the messages.
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C, Fortran 90 and Python interfaces provide access to the main ecCodes functionality.
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ecCodes is an evolution of GRIB API.
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It is designed to provide the user with a simple set of functions to access data from
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several formats with a key/value approach.
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Documentation can be found here:
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https://software.ecmwf.int/wiki/display/ECC/ecCodes+Home
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INSTALLATION
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1. Download ecCodes from https://software.ecmwf.int/wiki/display/ECC/Releases
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2. Unpack distribution:
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> tar -xzf eccodes-x.y.z-Source.tar.gz
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3. Create a separate directory where to build ecCodes:
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> mkdir build
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> cd build
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4. Run cmake pointing to the source and specify the installation location:
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> cmake ../eccodes-x.y.z-Source -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/path/to/where/you/install/eccodes
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It is recommended that you install into a clean directory
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5. Compile, test and install:
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> make
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> ctest
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> make install
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For more details, please see:
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https://software.ecmwf.int/wiki/display/ECC/ecCodes+installation
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If you encounter any problems please send an e-mail with your problem to:
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Software.Support@ecmwf.int
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COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE
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Copyright 2005-2016 ECMWF.
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This software is licensed under the terms of the Apache Licence Version 2.0
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which can be obtained at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.
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In applying this licence, ECMWF does not waive the privileges and immunities granted to it by
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virtue of its status as an intergovernmental organisation nor does it submit to any jurisdiction.
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