gribsetbits

gribsetbits(number_of_bits)

Sets the number of GRIB packing bits to number_of_bits (e.g. 8, 10, 16), and returns the previously used numberernal value.

Parameters

number_of_bits (number) – number of bits

Return type

number

This function is particularly useful when dealing with 10-bit satellite images as these require GRIB packing to be set to 10 bits.

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