[Numpy-discussion] question about a data structure

[Christopher Barker]

Robert Kern wrote:
> 2009/7/29 Ernest Adrogué <eadrogue@gmx.net>:
>> Now, I need to be able to differentiate between 0 and 'no data'.

>> Is it possible to do this with the standard array class?
> 
> Not really. Use masked arrays. Or use a dictionary.

masked arrays are made precisely for this. However, if you can use 
floating point numbers, you could use NaN for the no data entries.

-Chris




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