NetCDF files using this convention can be be given the global attribute Conventions = 'CF-1.6, SGRID-0.3' if they are CF- and SGRID-compliant, or just Conventions = 'SGRID-0.3' if they are not CF-compliant.

• Version 0.3

This document is a standard for storing staggered grid model data in a Unidata Network Common Data Form (NetCDF) file. The standard was initially developed by Bert Jagers (Deltares), following the pattern of the UGRID conventions.

People who have contributed to this standard:

• Bert Jagers
• Rich Signell
• Filipe Fernandes
• Chris Barker