The external files are fine, but there's one problem with using the 'references' attribute; that term is defined as a global attribute in CF. Most netCDF software does not handle a situation where a term is used as a global and a variable attribute the way you might expect - that's apparently a feature (and has caused problems with oceansites data).
I haven't had a chance to check your Metadata Profile yet; I hope you're also using the Conventions attribute, with a version number, for your IOOS details. -- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly or view it on GitHub: https://github.com/cf-convention/cf-conventions/issues/216#issuecomment-572147669 This list forwards relevant notifications from Github. It is distinct from [email protected], although if you do nothing, a subscription to the UCAR list will result in a subscription to this list. To unsubscribe from this list only, send a message to [email protected].
