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NetCDF vs relational DB: disk usage comparison

ak_wrfuser

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Hi all,

I'm exploring data storage options and considering MySQL (PostgreSQL or any other relational DB) and NetCDF for large datasets. I've heard NetCDF might be more space-efficient due to its compression capabilities and format optimized for scientific data. Could anyone share their experiences or insights on:
  • Disk space comparison between MySQL (PostgreSQL) and NetCDF,
  • Performance impacts with NetCDF's compression,
  • Tips for optimizing storage in either system for large datasets.
Thanks for any input!
 
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