GRIB

GRIB ( Gridded Binary Data Sheet ) is a standardized, compressed binary data format, which is commonly used in meteorology to store historical and predicted weather data. It is based on a rectangular grid of the grid points are known, the geographical coordinates. The standard is defined by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO ) for Basic Systems, known under number GRIB FM 92- IX, described in the WMO Manual, Code # 306.

Has practical significance of this format for weather and current forecasts in the shipping industry and for yachtsmen as well as in air traffic control (transfer of height wind forecasts ).

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