AIRSIGMET CSV Output Data Format

• What is CSV format?

CSV (Comma Separated Value) is a file format used as a "pseudo standard" to exchange data between applications. Results saved in this format can be read by Microsoft Excel and other applications.


• Where I can I find out more?
  Please refer to the following links to learn more about the CSV file format:
• CSV Internet-Draft from the Internet Society
• CSV Info from Creativyst.com



• AIRSIGMET CSV Format
  
  • Each row of AIRSIGMET data is returned as a separate line and AIRSIGMET fields are separated by a comma ','.
  
  
  • The AIRSIGMET fields are always returned in the order indicated by the AIRSIGMET Field Description . The latitude and longitude points that comprise the AIRSIGMET area are delimited by ':' and each lat/lon pair is delimited from another by a ';'.
  
  
  • Any fields that appear to be missing are either not reported in the AIRSIGMET or were not parsed.
  
  
  • The output includes some statistics about the request, such as the number of results and the time taken to fulfill the request.
  
  
  • All data is ordered by descending observation time.
  
  
  • An error message is generated when an error in the input request prevents the retrieval of data.
  
  
  • If a constraint parameter is missing and a default value exists, an appropriate warning message is produced and the default request is fulfilled.
  
  
  • For a description of the AIRSIGMET field names, their units and types, please refer to: AIRSIGMET Field Description
    
  
  
  
  An example of CSV output is below:
  
  Output for the last two hours of AIRSIGMETS that coincide with the area defined by the latitudes and longitudes: minLat=35, maxLat=45, minLon=-121 and maxLon=-119.