Argo NetCDF File Format Checker v3.0.0 Released

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Published

April 21, 2026

A new version (v3.0.0) of the File Checker has been released:

This major v3.0.0 update is essential for maintaining data compliance with the newest international network standards.

You will need to update both the .jar executable and the file_checker_spec folder. This new major version mainly includes the use of NVS reference tables (updated 21/04/2026) to perform format and metadata checks. These tables are included in the file_checker_spec folder.

Other notable changes: activation of logs (console and file), PI_NAME check against the R40 table, and a fix for NaN/Inf checks in Trajectory files.