read_cdf.pro

This program takes CDF files with PLASTIC Level 1 data in them and creates tab-delimited ascii files. CDF file names should be in the form: 
     STx_PLA_yyyymmdd_doy_Vzz.cdf (science data)
     STx_PLA_HK_yyyymmdd_doy_Vzz.cdf (instrument housekeeping data)
     STx_PLA_SC_yyyymmdd_doy_Vzz.cdf (relevant spacecraft housekeeping data)
     STx_PLA_CL_yyyymmdd_doy_Vzz.cdf (raw memory contents)
In each filename, 'x' stands for 'A' or 'B' depending on the spacecraft; 'yyyymmdd' stands for the date; 'doy' stands for the three-digit day-of-year, and 'zz' gives the version number of the processing software.

This program runs in IDL.

First, you should modify the read_cdf.settings file to fit your directory structure and which files you want to see. Be careful not to add or delete blank lines, as this will cause problems.

To run the program, at a terminal promtp, type "idl" to enter IDL. Then type read_cdf.

If you have any difficulty, please email Lorna.Ellis@unh.edu. It would be most helpful if you would also send me the cdf file that you are having trouble with so that I can try the process on my end.

NOTE: Do *not* worry if you get many error messages along the lines of "CDF_VARGET: Function completed but: VIRTUAL_RECORD_DATA"; this is to be expected in our CDF files.
