cf.Data.asreftime

Data.asreftime(i=False)

Change the internal representation of data array elements from datatime-like objects to numeric reference times.

The change is carried out in place.

If the calendar has not been set then the default CF calendar will be used and the units’ and the calendar attribute will be updated accordingly.

If the internal representations are already numeric reference times then no change occurs.

Parameters :

i : bool, optional

If True then update the data array in place. By default a new data array is created.

Returns :

out : cf.Data

See also

asdatetime

Examples

>>> d.asreftime()