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I am trying to download NLDAS-2 data, but it appears there is a problem with the data subsetter, specifically the "FORMAT" keyword.

Here is an example of a URL retrieved from GES DISC data subsetter:
https://hydro1.gesdisc.eosdis.nasa.gov/daac-bin/OTF/HTTP_services.cgi?FILENAME=%2Fdata%2FNLDAS%2FNLDAS_FORA0125_H.002%2F1979%2F001%2FNLDAS_FORA0125_H.A19790101.1300.002.grb&SHORTNAME=NLDAS_FORA0125_H&VERSION=1.02&FORMAT=bmV0Q0RGLw&SERVICE=L34RS_LDAS&LABEL=NLDAS_FORA0125_H.A19790101.1300.002.grb.SUB.netCDF&BBOX=25%2C-125%2C53%2C-67&DATASET_VERSION=002

If I try to download it, I get the error: "Sorry, NLDAS_FORA0125_H.A19790101.1300.002.grb.SUB.netCDF is not available for downloading"

However, if I replaced the "FORMAT" keyword with "Z3JiLw" I can get it to download:
https://hydro1.gesdisc.eosdis.nasa.gov/daac-bin/OTF/HTTP_services.cgi?FILENAME=%2Fdata%2FNLDAS%2FNLDAS_FORA0125_H.002%2F1979%2F001%2FNLDAS_FORA0125_H.A19790101.1300.002.grb&SHORTNAME=NLDAS_FORA0125_H&VERSION=1.02&FORMAT=Z3JiLw&SERVICE=L34RS_LDAS&LABEL=NLDAS_FORA0125_H.A19790101.1300.002.grb.SUB.netCDF&BBOX=25%2C-125%2C53%2C-67&DATASET_VERSION=002

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Thank you! It seems the problem is related to the NETCDF format vs. the GRB format. NETCDF is preferable, so I appreciate any solutions.

The error you reported has now been resolved. Please try your request again and let us know if you have questions.

Best Regards,

It works so far! Thanks for your prompt attention. Much appreciated.