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There is a real need for a next-generation Remote Sensing Radial Data
Exhange Format. The older formats in use ("Universal Format" and
DORADE) are either inadequate to address user needs, or never received
wide community acceptance. New sensor development efforts by EOL make
examination of Exchange Format issues very relevant, as timely
development would greatly enhance the utility of data from the new
sensors. There would be direct benefit to the User Community,
particularly University PIs who are granted use of EOL Facilities.
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