mcbas

mcbas refers to a set of command-line tools designed for manipulating and analyzing data stored in the MCAS (Mass Casualty Analysis System) format. This format is commonly used in specific scientific and research fields for storing large datasets, often related to simulations or experimental results. The mcbas tools provide a programmatic way to interact with these datasets, allowing users to extract, filter, transform, and visualize information without needing to manually parse complex file structures.

The core functionality of mcbas includes capabilities for reading MCAS files, performing arithmetic operations on data fields, selecting subsets of data based on defined criteria, and exporting processed data into more common formats such as CSV or plain text. This makes mcbas particularly useful for researchers who need to integrate MCAS data with other analysis tools or databases. The command-line interface ensures that operations can be easily scripted and automated, facilitating reproducible research workflows. While the specific applications of MCAS data and thus mcbas tools vary by discipline, they are generally found in environments where large-scale data management and analysis are paramount.