OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS is a multi-format Checker, Converter and Splitter tool.
- OCTOPUS checks the compliance of a file to the SeaDataNet ODV, netCDF and MedAtlas standard formats The checks for ODV and netCDF are described in the FAQ section.
- OCTOPUS converts files in a given SeaDataNet format to another SeaDataNet format (e.g.: ODV to netCDF, netCDF to ODV, MedAtlas to NetCDF, MedAtlas to ODV)
- OCTOPUS checks the ODV SDN variant formats for biology, microlitter and flow cytometry, it can converts them from ODV variant to ODV variant
- OCTOPUS checks the SeaDataNet netCDF format for HF-Radar, no conversion are possible for this format.
- OCTOPUS has also additional functions such as:
- Split a multi-station SeaDataNet file into mono-station SeaDataNet files
- Extract station(s) from SeaDataNet files
- Convert MGD v81 and v98 to SeaDataNet ODV files
- Convert EGO glider files to netCDF (CFPOINT) format
The following conversions are handled by OCTOPUS:
The Octopus software interface is bilingual (English/French) and the software is fit for use on several platforms : Windows and Linux.
OCTOPUS version 1.10.0 (14/05/2024)
Adds-on
- Conversion of Shipboard ADCP files from Cascade software
- Check of generated ADCP files
- EDMERP resource handling (update via webservice)
OCTOPUS version 1.9.0 (21/06/2023)
Adds-on
- Conversion of tide gauge data without vertical reference to CFPoint.
- Ship name truncated to 25 char in MedAtlas format
Corrections
- Fix problem with vertical profiles not sorted by increasing date in mutistation files
OCTOPUS version 1.8.0 (02/06/2022)
Adds-on
- Added checker and converter for "Microlitters in Sediments" files (SODV).
- SdnVocabulary library update to detect gliders.
- Update URL for csrCodeList service.
- Update URL for SoftwareVersionSoap service.
Corrections
- Fix multiple metadata generation for a same CDI.
- Fix error message (wrong line number) when station detect fails.
OCTOPUS user manual
See OCTOPUS presentation (the presentation was done in May 2017, on OCTOPUS version 1.2):
and corresponding video.