GRIB File
General Information
| Title | GRB File Extension |
| Extension | .grb |
| Full Form | GRIB File |
| File Type | Binary Data File |
| Developer | World Meteorological Organization |
| MIME Type | application/x-grib |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store meteorological data |
| Additional Functions | Visualization, Simulation |
| Features | Binary format, Multi-dimensional data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Weather Forecasting | Yes |
| Climate Research | Yes |
| Oceanography | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Data validation, File integrity check |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Late 1980s |
| Latest Version | GRIB2 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .nc, .hdf, .grib2 |
