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parseCFUnits()

function parseCFUnits(units): object;

Parses a CF-compliant units string into its components.

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
unitsstringThe CF units string (e.g., "days since 2000-01-01").

Returns

object

An object containing the time unit and reference date.

ref

ref: string;

unit

unit: string;

Example

const { unit, ref } = parseCFUnits('days since 2000-01-01');
// unit: 'days', ref: '2000-01-01'