Hi,
I have downloaded a substantial amount of ERA5 data.
However, sometimes the data on the CDS changes as issues are uncovered or file format changes are introduced. Thus, issuing the same request might give me different data.
Currently, the only way I can think of to ensure that the data I have locally matches the latest data on CDS, is to download everything again!
Is there a better way to verify that the data I have locally is up-to-date?
In my mind, I would ideally like to re-send the original API request used to download the original file but instead of downloading, get a version-string or checksum related to the underlying data. That way, I could quickly verify that files are OK.
NOTE: This is a repost of a previous topic in the feedback category. Checksums for request Reposting here in case it gets more attention.
Kind regards
Peter