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+cdmVersion = 5.1.0
+jacksonVersion = 2.9.0
+junitVersion = 5.5.2
+logbackVersion = 1.2.3
+mnVersion = 1.3.2
+netcdfVersion = 5.1.0
+slfVersion = 1.7.30