Posted on September 29, 2023 (Updated on September 7, 2025)
Addressing Blank Gaps in Wind Speed Data Plots: A Python-based Earth Science Approach
Software & ProgrammingFilling in the Blanks: A Human Approach to Wind Speed Data in Python Wind speed data: it’s the lifeblood of everything from nailing tomorrow’s forecast to figuring out if that new wind farm will actually pay off. But here’s the thing – real-world data is messy. We’re talking gaps, holes, blank spaces where the wind
Posted on September 22, 2023 (Updated on September 9, 2025)
Incorporating Earth Science Trends: A Pythonic Approach to Ternary Diagrams
Software & ProgrammingIncorporating Earth Science Trends: A Pythonic Approach to Ternary Diagrams (Humanized Version) Ternary diagrams: they might sound intimidating, but trust me, they’re incredibly useful tools in the Earth sciences. Think of them as visual shortcuts for understanding the composition of, well, just about anything that’s made of three things! From figuring out what kind of
Posted on September 22, 2023 (Updated on September 10, 2025)
Troubleshooting Grib File Opening Issues in Nomads: A Python-based Approach for Earth Science Analysts
Software & ProgrammingWrangling GRIB Files from NOMADS: A Python Survival Guide for Earth Scientists So, you’re an Earth science analyst, huh? That means you’re probably swimming in weather and climate data, and chances are, you’ve bumped into GRIB files. These Gridded Binary files are the go-to format for storing this kind of info, and NOMADS (NOAA’s data
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Revitalizing Earth Science: Harnessing Modern Language and NetCDF for Fortran Codebase Transformation
Software & ProgrammingRevitalizing Earth Science: Giving Old Fortran a New Lease on Life with Modern Tricks Let’s face it, Fortran’s been the unsung hero of Earth science for ages, quietly crunching numbers for simulations and analyses that help us understand our planet. But those old Fortran codebases? They can be a real headache. Think spaghetti code from
Posted on September 21, 2023 (Updated on September 14, 2025)
Unleashing the Power of Python: Accessing Free Historical Weather Data with an Earthscience API
Software & ProgrammingUnleashing the Power of Python: Grabbing Free Historical Weather Data with an Earthscience API Let’s face it: in today’s world, data is king. And when it comes to understanding our planet, historical weather data is a treasure trove. From predicting crop yields to planning for extreme weather, knowing what happened in the past is key.
Posted on September 19, 2023 (Updated on September 15, 2025)
How to specify a certain place in a (CDS) weather data query?
Software & ProgrammingSo, You Need Weather Data for a Specific Spot? Here’s the CDS Lowdown The Copernicus Climate Data Store (CDS)… it’s a mouthful, I know. But trust me, if you’re diving into climate data, it’s a name you’ll want to remember. Think of it as a massive warehouse overflowing with climate info – observations, forecasts, the