| FORMAT | APPLICATION |
| ascii with ArcInfo Header | ArcInfo |
| IDA | WinDisp, GIS applications |
| ERDAS LAN | GIS applications |
| netCDF | |
| tables | Spreadsheets |
| binary random access | |
| DEC ALPHA direct access | |
| binary FORTRAN sequential access | |
| DEC ALPHA sequential access | |
| JPEG | |
| GIF | |
| PS |
Data can also be accessed using a DODS (OPenDAP) client from a variety of software, including Matlab, GrADS, and Ferret.