[fitsbits] variable length arrays

[Jennifer Hatchell]

I'm working on FITS-based storage of raw data for APEX (a single-dish
submm telescope) and considering use of variable length arrays.  These
have obvious advantages in terms of storage efficiency, but I have
concerns about access speed and because they are not universally
supported.  Should I be avoiding these?

Jennifer Hatchell
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