Extract data from ASCII format

Hi all, I have GLDAS Land Water Content (monthly) data. it says on the website that these data type are ASCII format. However, when I download the data the file extension is txt. Please, I need help to figure out a way to convert the file to csv format or xyz text file.

I have a script I used it before and it works very well to convert asc format but doesn't work with the current data! I attached one of the files The script here:

[Teresa]

Hi Majid,

I just read your post and perhaps you may give me a few guidelines. I actually have an .asc file but I cannot accede it in matlab. I have tried the functions: 'importdata', 'fopen' to define a Fid and then 'textscan'. However, I am not acceding correctly the data as I am only getting the number of rows. Could you tell me which function were you using? Thank you in advance. Teresa

[Majid Mohamod]

Hi Teresa,

The following code has used to convert weather data (PERSSIAN, CDR and CSS) to csv format. I am not sure if it will work for you. Please, find the attachment.

Thanks, Majid

Answer 1

[KSSV]

fid = fopen('GLDAS_NOAH10_M.A200101.totalH2O.txt','r') ;
S = textscan(fid,'%f %f %f','HeaderLines',19) ;
fclose(fid) ;
x = S{1} ; y = S{2} ; z = S{3} ;
data = [x y z] ;
save 'myfile_xyz.txt' data -ascii

[Majid Mohamod]

Thanks man so much