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ectools

ectools is a collection of Python tools developed by Shannon Mason (ECMWF) with contributions from ESA EarthCARE Level 2 processor developers, for input/output, postprocessing, and publication-quality plotting and analysis for EarthCARE Level 1 and Level 2 products.


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Example L1 plots showing (a) CPR reflectivity, (b) ATLID Mie backscatter, and (c) MSI “natural colour” image, generated using ectools. Credit: Shannon Mason
Example L1 plots showing (a) CPR reflectivity, (b) ATLID Mie backscatter, and (c) MSI “natural colour” image, generated using ectools. Credit: Shannon Mason
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