# Copyright (c) 2008,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019 MetPy Developers.
# Distributed under the terms of the BSD 3-Clause License.
# SPDX-License-Identifier: BSD-3-Clause
"""Contains a collection of thermodynamic calculations."""
import contextlib
import warnings
import numpy as np
import scipy.integrate as si
import scipy.optimize as so
import xarray as xr
from .tools import (_greater_or_close, _less_or_close, _remove_nans, find_bounding_indices,
find_intersections, first_derivative, get_layer)
from .. import constants as mpconsts
from ..cbook import broadcast_indices
from ..interpolate.one_dimension import interpolate_1d
from ..package_tools import Exporter
from ..units import check_units, concatenate, units
from ..xarray import add_vertical_dim_from_xarray, preprocess_and_wrap
exporter = Exporter(globals())
sat_pressure_0c = units.Quantity(6.112, 'millibar')
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature', broadcast=('temperature', 'dewpoint'))
@check_units('[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def relative_humidity_from_dewpoint(temperature, dewpoint):
r"""Calculate the relative humidity.
Uses temperature and dewpoint to calculate relative humidity as the ratio of vapor
pressure to saturation vapor pressures.
Parameters
----------
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint temperature
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Relative humidity
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``dewpt`` parameter to ``dewpoint``
See Also
--------
saturation_vapor_pressure
"""
e = saturation_vapor_pressure(dewpoint)
e_s = saturation_vapor_pressure(temperature)
return (e / e_s)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='pressure')
@check_units('[pressure]', '[pressure]')
def exner_function(pressure, reference_pressure=mpconsts.P0):
r"""Calculate the Exner function.
.. math:: \Pi = \left( \frac{p}{p_0} \right)^\kappa
This can be used to calculate potential temperature from temperature (and visa-versa),
since:
.. math:: \Pi = \frac{T}{\theta}
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
reference_pressure : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The reference pressure against which to calculate the Exner function, defaults to
metpy.constants.P0
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Value of the Exner function at the given pressure
See Also
--------
potential_temperature
temperature_from_potential_temperature
"""
return (pressure / reference_pressure).to('dimensionless')**mpconsts.kappa
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature', broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature'))
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def potential_temperature(pressure, temperature):
r"""Calculate the potential temperature.
Uses the Poisson equation to calculation the potential temperature
given `pressure` and `temperature`.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Potential temperature corresponding to the temperature and pressure
See Also
--------
dry_lapse
Notes
-----
Formula:
.. math:: \Theta = T (P_0 / P)^\kappa
Examples
--------
>>> from metpy.units import units
>>> metpy.calc.potential_temperature(800. * units.mbar, 273. * units.kelvin)
<Quantity(290.972015, 'kelvin')>
"""
return temperature / exner_function(pressure)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='potential_temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'potential_temperature')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def temperature_from_potential_temperature(pressure, potential_temperature):
r"""Calculate the temperature from a given potential temperature.
Uses the inverse of the Poisson equation to calculate the temperature from a
given potential temperature at a specific pressure level.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
potential_temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Potential temperature
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Temperature corresponding to the potential temperature and pressure
See Also
--------
dry_lapse
potential_temperature
Notes
-----
Formula:
.. math:: T = \Theta (P / P_0)^\kappa
Examples
--------
>>> from metpy.units import units
>>> from metpy.calc import temperature_from_potential_temperature
>>> # potential temperature
>>> theta = np.array([ 286.12859679, 288.22362587]) * units.kelvin
>>> p = 850 * units.mbar
>>> T = temperature_from_potential_temperature(p, theta)
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``theta`` parameter to ``potential_temperature``
"""
return potential_temperature * exner_function(pressure)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'reference_pressure')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[pressure]')
def dry_lapse(pressure, temperature, reference_pressure=None, vertical_dim=0):
r"""Calculate the temperature at a level assuming only dry processes.
This function lifts a parcel starting at ``temperature``, conserving
potential temperature. The starting pressure can be given by ``reference_pressure``.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure level(s) of interest
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Starting temperature
reference_pressure : `pint.Quantity`, optional
Reference pressure; if not given, it defaults to the first element of the
pressure array.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
The parcel's resulting temperature at levels given by ``pressure``
See Also
--------
moist_lapse : Calculate parcel temperature assuming liquid saturation processes
parcel_profile : Calculate complete parcel profile
potential_temperature
Notes
-----
Only reliably functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or
grids) unless reference_pressure is specified.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``ref_pressure`` parameter to ``reference_pressure``
"""
if reference_pressure is None:
reference_pressure = pressure[0]
return temperature * (pressure / reference_pressure)**mpconsts.kappa
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'reference_pressure')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[pressure]')
def moist_lapse(pressure, temperature, reference_pressure=None):
r"""Calculate the temperature at a level assuming liquid saturation processes.
This function lifts a parcel starting at `temperature`. The starting pressure can
be given by `reference_pressure`. Essentially, this function is calculating moist
pseudo-adiabats.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure level(s) of interest
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Starting temperature
reference_pressure : `pint.Quantity`, optional
Reference pressure; if not given, it defaults to the first element of the
pressure array.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
The resulting parcel temperature at levels given by `pressure`
See Also
--------
dry_lapse : Calculate parcel temperature assuming dry adiabatic processes
parcel_profile : Calculate complete parcel profile
Notes
-----
This function is implemented by integrating the following differential
equation:
.. math:: \frac{dT}{dP} = \frac{1}{P} \frac{R_d T + L_v r_s}
{C_{pd} + \frac{L_v^2 r_s \epsilon}{R_d T^2}}
This equation comes from [Bakhshaii2013]_.
Only reliably functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or
grids).
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``ref_pressure`` parameter to ``reference_pressure``
"""
def dt(t, p):
t = units.Quantity(t, temperature.units)
p = units.Quantity(p, pressure.units)
rs = saturation_mixing_ratio(p, t)
frac = ((mpconsts.Rd * t + mpconsts.Lv * rs)
/ (mpconsts.Cp_d + (mpconsts.Lv * mpconsts.Lv * rs * mpconsts.epsilon
/ (mpconsts.Rd * t * t)))).to('kelvin')
return (frac / p).magnitude
pressure = np.atleast_1d(pressure)
if reference_pressure is None:
reference_pressure = pressure[0]
if np.isnan(reference_pressure):
return units.Quantity(np.full(pressure.shape, np.nan), temperature.units)
pressure = pressure.to('mbar')
reference_pressure = reference_pressure.to('mbar')
temperature = np.atleast_1d(temperature)
side = 'left'
pres_decreasing = (pressure[0] > pressure[-1])
if pres_decreasing:
# Everything is easier if pressures are in increasing order
pressure = pressure[::-1]
side = 'right'
ref_pres_idx = np.searchsorted(pressure.m, reference_pressure.m, side=side)
ret_temperatures = np.empty((0, temperature.shape[0]))
if _greater_or_close(reference_pressure, pressure.min()):
# Integrate downward in pressure
pres_down = np.append(reference_pressure.m, pressure[(ref_pres_idx - 1)::-1].m)
trace_down = si.odeint(dt, temperature.m.squeeze(), pres_down.squeeze())
ret_temperatures = np.concatenate((ret_temperatures, trace_down[:0:-1]))
if reference_pressure < pressure.max():
# Integrate upward in pressure
pres_up = np.append(reference_pressure.m, pressure[ref_pres_idx:].m)
trace_up = si.odeint(dt, temperature.m.squeeze(), pres_up.squeeze())
ret_temperatures = np.concatenate((ret_temperatures, trace_up[1:]))
if pres_decreasing:
ret_temperatures = ret_temperatures[::-1]
return units.Quantity(ret_temperatures.T.squeeze(), temperature.units)
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def lcl(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, max_iters=50, eps=1e-5):
r"""Calculate the lifted condensation level (LCL) from the starting point.
The starting state for the parcel is defined by `temperature`, `dewpoint`,
and `pressure`. If these are arrays, this function will return a LCL
for every index. This function does work with surface grids as a result.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Starting atmospheric pressure
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Starting temperature
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Starting dewpoint
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
LCL pressure
`pint.Quantity`
LCL temperature
Other Parameters
----------------
max_iters : int, optional
The maximum number of iterations to use in calculation, defaults to 50.
eps : float, optional
The desired relative error in the calculated value, defaults to 1e-5.
See Also
--------
parcel_profile
Notes
-----
This function is implemented using an iterative approach to solve for the
LCL. The basic algorithm is:
1. Find the dewpoint from the LCL pressure and starting mixing ratio
2. Find the LCL pressure from the starting temperature and dewpoint
3. Iterate until convergence
The function is guaranteed to finish by virtue of the `max_iters` counter.
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``dewpt`` parameter to ``dewpoint``
"""
def _lcl_iter(p, p0, w, t):
nonlocal nan_mask
td = globals()['dewpoint'](vapor_pressure(units.Quantity(p, pressure.units), w))
p_new = (p0 * (td / t) ** (1. / mpconsts.kappa)).m
nan_mask = nan_mask | np.isnan(p_new)
return np.where(np.isnan(p_new), p, p_new)
# Handle nans by creating a mask that gets set by our _lcl_iter function if it
# ever encounters a nan, at which point pressure is set to p, stopping iteration.
nan_mask = False
w = mixing_ratio(saturation_vapor_pressure(dewpoint), pressure)
lcl_p = so.fixed_point(_lcl_iter, pressure.m, args=(pressure.m, w, temperature),
xtol=eps, maxiter=max_iters)
lcl_p = np.where(nan_mask, np.nan, lcl_p)
# np.isclose needed if surface is LCL due to precision error with np.log in dewpoint.
# Causes issues with parcel_profile_with_lcl if removed. Issue #1187
lcl_p = units.Quantity(np.where(np.isclose(lcl_p, pressure.m), pressure.m, lcl_p),
pressure.units)
return lcl_p, globals()['dewpoint'](vapor_pressure(lcl_p, w)).to(temperature.units)
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def lfc(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, parcel_temperature_profile=None, dewpoint_start=None,
which='top'):
r"""Calculate the level of free convection (LFC).
This works by finding the first intersection of the ideal parcel path and
the measured parcel temperature. If this intersection occurs below the LCL,
the LFC is determined to be the same as the LCL, based upon the conditions
set forth in [USAF1990]_, pg 4-14, where a parcel must be lifted dry adiabatically
to saturation before it can freely rise.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Temperature at the levels given by `pressure`
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint at the levels given by `pressure`
parcel_temperature_profile: `pint.Quantity`, optional
The parcel's temperature profile from which to calculate the LFC. Defaults to the
surface parcel profile.
dewpoint_start: `pint.Quantity`, optional
Dewpoint of the parcel for which to calculate the LFC. Defaults to the surface
dewpoint.
which: str, optional
Pick which LFC to return. Options are 'top', 'bottom', 'wide', 'most_cape', and 'all';
'top' returns the lowest-pressure LFC (default),
'bottom' returns the highest-pressure LFC,
'wide' returns the LFC whose corresponding EL is farthest away,
'most_cape' returns the LFC that results in the most CAPE in the profile.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
LFC pressure, or array of same if which='all'
`pint.Quantity`
LFC temperature, or array of same if which='all'
See Also
--------
parcel_profile
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``dewpt``,``dewpoint_start`` parameters to ``dewpoint``, ``dewpoint_start``
"""
pressure, temperature, dewpoint = _remove_nans(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
# Default to surface parcel if no profile or starting pressure level is given
if parcel_temperature_profile is None:
new_stuff = parcel_profile_with_lcl(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
pressure, temperature, dewpoint, parcel_temperature_profile = new_stuff
parcel_temperature_profile = parcel_temperature_profile.to(temperature.units)
if dewpoint_start is None:
dewpoint_start = dewpoint[0]
# The parcel profile and data may have the same first data point.
# If that is the case, ignore that point to get the real first
# intersection for the LFC calculation. Use logarithmic interpolation.
if np.isclose(parcel_temperature_profile[0].to(temperature.units).m, temperature[0].m):
x, y = find_intersections(pressure[1:], parcel_temperature_profile[1:],
temperature[1:], direction='increasing', log_x=True)
else:
x, y = find_intersections(pressure, parcel_temperature_profile,
temperature, direction='increasing', log_x=True)
# Compute LCL for this parcel for future comparisons
this_lcl = lcl(pressure[0], parcel_temperature_profile[0], dewpoint_start)
# The LFC could:
# 1) Not exist
# 2) Exist but be equal to the LCL
# 3) Exist and be above the LCL
# LFC does not exist or is LCL
if len(x) == 0:
# Is there any positive area above the LCL?
mask = pressure < this_lcl[0]
if np.all(_less_or_close(parcel_temperature_profile[mask], temperature[mask])):
# LFC doesn't exist
x = units.Quantity(np.nan, pressure.units)
y = units.Quantity(np.nan, temperature.units)
else: # LFC = LCL
x, y = this_lcl
return x, y
# LFC exists. Make sure it is no lower than the LCL
else:
idx = x < this_lcl[0]
# LFC height < LCL height, so set LFC = LCL
if not any(idx):
el_pres, _ = find_intersections(pressure[1:], parcel_temperature_profile[1:],
temperature[1:], direction='decreasing',
log_x=True)
if np.min(el_pres) > this_lcl[0]:
x = units.Quantity(np.nan, pressure.units)
y = units.Quantity(np.nan, temperature.units)
else:
x, y = this_lcl
return x, y
# Otherwise, find all LFCs that exist above the LCL
# What is returned depends on which flag as described in the docstring
else:
return _multiple_el_lfc_options(x, y, idx, which, pressure,
parcel_temperature_profile, temperature,
dewpoint, intersect_type='LFC')
def _multiple_el_lfc_options(intersect_pressures, intersect_temperatures, valid_x,
which, pressure, parcel_temperature_profile, temperature,
dewpoint, intersect_type):
"""Choose which ELs and LFCs to return from a sounding."""
p_list, t_list = intersect_pressures[valid_x], intersect_temperatures[valid_x]
if which == 'all':
x, y = p_list, t_list
elif which == 'bottom':
x, y = p_list[0], t_list[0]
elif which == 'top':
x, y = p_list[-1], t_list[-1]
elif which == 'wide':
x, y = _wide_option(intersect_type, p_list, t_list, pressure,
parcel_temperature_profile, temperature)
elif which == 'most_cape':
x, y = _most_cape_option(intersect_type, p_list, t_list, pressure, temperature,
dewpoint, parcel_temperature_profile)
else:
raise ValueError('Invalid option for "which". Valid options are "top", "bottom", '
'"wide", "most_cape", and "all".')
return x, y
def _wide_option(intersect_type, p_list, t_list, pressure, parcel_temperature_profile,
temperature):
"""Calculate the LFC or EL that produces the greatest distance between these points."""
# zip the LFC and EL lists together and find greatest difference
if intersect_type == 'LFC':
# Find EL intersection pressure values
lfc_p_list = p_list
el_p_list, _ = find_intersections(pressure[1:], parcel_temperature_profile[1:],
temperature[1:], direction='decreasing',
log_x=True)
else: # intersect_type == 'EL'
el_p_list = p_list
# Find LFC intersection pressure values
lfc_p_list, _ = find_intersections(pressure, parcel_temperature_profile,
temperature, direction='increasing',
log_x=True)
diff = [lfc_p.m - el_p.m for lfc_p, el_p in zip(lfc_p_list, el_p_list)]
return (p_list[np.where(diff == np.max(diff))][0],
t_list[np.where(diff == np.max(diff))][0])
def _most_cape_option(intersect_type, p_list, t_list, pressure, temperature, dewpoint,
parcel_temperature_profile):
"""Calculate the LFC or EL that produces the most CAPE in the profile."""
# Need to loop through all possible combinations of cape, find greatest cape profile
cape_list, pair_list = [], []
for which_lfc in ['top', 'bottom']:
for which_el in ['top', 'bottom']:
cape, _ = cape_cin(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, parcel_temperature_profile,
which_lfc=which_lfc, which_el=which_el)
cape_list.append(cape.m)
pair_list.append([which_lfc, which_el])
(lfc_chosen, el_chosen) = pair_list[np.where(cape_list == np.max(cape_list))[0][0]]
if intersect_type == 'LFC':
if lfc_chosen == 'top':
x, y = p_list[-1], t_list[-1]
else: # 'bottom' is returned
x, y = p_list[0], t_list[0]
else: # EL is returned
if el_chosen == 'top':
x, y = p_list[-1], t_list[-1]
else:
x, y = p_list[0], t_list[0]
return x, y
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def el(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, parcel_temperature_profile=None, which='top'):
r"""Calculate the equilibrium level.
This works by finding the last intersection of the ideal parcel path and
the measured environmental temperature. If there is one or fewer intersections, there is
no equilibrium level.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure profile
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Temperature at the levels given by `pressure`
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint at the levels given by `pressure`
parcel_temperature_profile: `pint.Quantity`, optional
The parcel's temperature profile from which to calculate the EL. Defaults to the
surface parcel profile.
which: str, optional
Pick which LFC to return. Options are 'top', 'bottom', 'wide', 'most_cape', and 'all'.
'top' returns the lowest-pressure EL, default.
'bottom' returns the highest-pressure EL.
'wide' returns the EL whose corresponding LFC is farthest away.
'most_cape' returns the EL that results in the most CAPE in the profile.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
EL pressure, or array of same if which='all'
`pint.Quantity`
EL temperature, or array of same if which='all'
See Also
--------
parcel_profile
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``dewpt`` parameter to ``dewpoint``
"""
pressure, temperature, dewpoint = _remove_nans(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
# Default to surface parcel if no profile or starting pressure level is given
if parcel_temperature_profile is None:
new_stuff = parcel_profile_with_lcl(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
pressure, temperature, dewpoint, parcel_temperature_profile = new_stuff
parcel_temperature_profile = parcel_temperature_profile.to(temperature.units)
# If the top of the sounding parcel is warmer than the environment, there is no EL
if parcel_temperature_profile[-1] > temperature[-1]:
return (units.Quantity(np.nan, pressure.units),
units.Quantity(np.nan, temperature.units))
# Interpolate in log space to find the appropriate pressure - units have to be stripped
# and reassigned to allow np.log() to function properly.
x, y = find_intersections(pressure[1:], parcel_temperature_profile[1:], temperature[1:],
direction='decreasing', log_x=True)
lcl_p, _ = lcl(pressure[0], temperature[0], dewpoint[0])
idx = x < lcl_p
if len(x) > 0 and x[-1] < lcl_p:
return _multiple_el_lfc_options(x, y, idx, which, pressure,
parcel_temperature_profile, temperature, dewpoint,
intersect_type='EL')
else:
return (units.Quantity(np.nan, pressure.units),
units.Quantity(np.nan, temperature.units))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='pressure')
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def parcel_profile(pressure, temperature, dewpoint):
r"""Calculate the profile a parcel takes through the atmosphere.
The parcel starts at `temperature`, and `dewpoint`, lifted up
dry adiabatically to the LCL, and then moist adiabatically from there.
`pressure` specifies the pressure levels for the profile.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure level(s) of interest. This array must be from
high to low pressure.
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Starting temperature
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Starting dewpoint
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
The parcel's temperatures at the specified pressure levels
See Also
--------
lcl, moist_lapse, dry_lapse
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``dewpt`` parameter to ``dewpoint``
"""
_, _, _, t_l, _, t_u = _parcel_profile_helper(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
return concatenate((t_l, t_u))
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def parcel_profile_with_lcl(pressure, temperature, dewpoint):
r"""Calculate the profile a parcel takes through the atmosphere.
The parcel starts at `temperature`, and `dewpoint`, lifted up
dry adiabatically to the LCL, and then moist adiabatically from there.
`pressure` specifies the pressure levels for the profile. This function returns
a profile that includes the LCL.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure level(s) of interest. This array must be from
high to low pressure.
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric temperature at the levels in `pressure`. The first entry should be at
the same level as the first `pressure` data point.
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric dewpoint at the levels in `pressure`. The first entry should be at
the same level as the first `pressure` data point.
Returns
-------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
The parcel profile pressures, which includes the specified levels and the LCL
ambient_temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric temperature values, including the value interpolated to the LCL level
ambient_dew_point : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric dewpoint values, including the value interpolated to the LCL level
profile_temperature : `pint.Quantity`
The parcel profile temperatures at all of the levels in the returned pressures array,
including the LCL
See Also
--------
lcl, moist_lapse, dry_lapse, parcel_profile, parcel_profile_with_lcl_as_dataset
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Also, will only return Pint Quantities, even when given xarray DataArray profiles. To
obtain a xarray Dataset instead, use `parcel_profile_with_lcl_as_dataset` instead.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``dewpt`` parameter to ``dewpoint``
"""
p_l, p_lcl, p_u, t_l, t_lcl, t_u = _parcel_profile_helper(pressure, temperature[0],
dewpoint[0])
new_press = concatenate((p_l, p_lcl, p_u))
prof_temp = concatenate((t_l, t_lcl, t_u))
new_temp = _insert_lcl_level(pressure, temperature, p_lcl)
new_dewp = _insert_lcl_level(pressure, dewpoint, p_lcl)
return new_press, new_temp, new_dewp, prof_temp
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def parcel_profile_with_lcl_as_dataset(pressure, temperature, dewpoint):
r"""Calculate the profile a parcel takes through the atmosphere, returning a Dataset.
The parcel starts at `temperature`, and `dewpoint`, lifted up
dry adiabatically to the LCL, and then moist adiabatically from there.
`pressure` specifies the pressure levels for the profile. This function returns
a profile that includes the LCL.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
The atmospheric pressure level(s) of interest. This array must be from
high to low pressure.
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
The atmospheric temperature at the levels in `pressure`. The first entry should be at
the same level as the first `pressure` data point.
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
The atmospheric dewpoint at the levels in `pressure`. The first entry should be at
the same level as the first `pressure` data point.
Returns
-------
profile : `xarray.Dataset`
The interpolated profile with three data variables: ambient_temperature,
ambient_dew_point, and profile_temperature, all of which are on an isobaric
coordinate.
See Also
--------
lcl, moist_lapse, dry_lapse, parcel_profile, parcel_profile_with_lcl
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
"""
p, ambient_temperature, ambient_dew_point, profile_temperature = parcel_profile_with_lcl(
pressure,
temperature,
dewpoint
)
return xr.Dataset(
{
'ambient_temperature': (
('isobaric',),
ambient_temperature,
{'standard_name': 'air_temperature'}
),
'ambient_dew_point': (
('isobaric',),
ambient_dew_point,
{'standard_name': 'dew_point_temperature'}
),
'parcel_temperature': (
('isobaric',),
profile_temperature,
{'long_name': 'air_temperature_of_lifted_parcel'}
)
},
coords={
'isobaric': (
'isobaric',
p.m,
{'units': str(p.units), 'standard_name': 'air_pressure'}
)
}
)
def _parcel_profile_helper(pressure, temperature, dewpoint):
"""Help calculate parcel profiles.
Returns the temperature and pressure, above, below, and including the LCL. The
other calculation functions decide what to do with the pieces.
"""
# Find the LCL
press_lcl, temp_lcl = lcl(pressure[0], temperature, dewpoint)
press_lcl = press_lcl.to(pressure.units)
# Find the dry adiabatic profile, *including* the LCL. We need >= the LCL in case the
# LCL is included in the levels. It's slightly redundant in that case, but simplifies
# the logic for removing it later.
press_lower = concatenate((pressure[pressure >= press_lcl], press_lcl))
temp_lower = dry_lapse(press_lower, temperature)
# If the pressure profile doesn't make it to the lcl, we can stop here
if _greater_or_close(np.nanmin(pressure), press_lcl):
return (press_lower[:-1], press_lcl, units.Quantity(np.array([]), press_lower.units),
temp_lower[:-1], temp_lcl, units.Quantity(np.array([]), temp_lower.units))
# Find moist pseudo-adiabatic profile starting at the LCL
press_upper = concatenate((press_lcl, pressure[pressure < press_lcl]))
temp_upper = moist_lapse(press_upper, temp_lower[-1]).to(temp_lower.units)
# Return profile pieces
return (press_lower[:-1], press_lcl, press_upper[1:],
temp_lower[:-1], temp_lcl, temp_upper[1:])
def _insert_lcl_level(pressure, temperature, lcl_pressure):
"""Insert the LCL pressure into the profile."""
interp_temp = interpolate_1d(lcl_pressure, pressure, temperature)
# Pressure needs to be increasing for searchsorted, so flip it and then convert
# the index back to the original array
loc = pressure.size - pressure[::-1].searchsorted(lcl_pressure)
return units.Quantity(np.insert(temperature.m, loc, interp_temp.m), temperature.units)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='mixing_ratio', broadcast=('pressure', 'mixing_ratio'))
@check_units('[pressure]', '[dimensionless]')
def vapor_pressure(pressure, mixing_ratio):
r"""Calculate water vapor (partial) pressure.
Given total ``pressure`` and water vapor ``mixing_ratio``, calculates the
partial pressure of water vapor.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
mixing_ratio : `pint.Quantity`
Dimensionless mass mixing ratio
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Ambient water vapor (partial) pressure in the same units as ``pressure``
Notes
-----
This function is a straightforward implementation of the equation given in many places,
such as [Hobbs1977]_ pg.71:
.. math:: e = p \frac{r}{r + \epsilon}
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``mixing`` parameter to ``mixing_ratio``
See Also
--------
saturation_vapor_pressure, dewpoint
"""
return pressure * mixing_ratio / (mpconsts.epsilon + mixing_ratio)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature')
@check_units('[temperature]')
def saturation_vapor_pressure(temperature):
r"""Calculate the saturation water vapor (partial) pressure.
Parameters
----------
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Saturation water vapor (partial) pressure
See Also
--------
vapor_pressure, dewpoint
Notes
-----
Instead of temperature, dewpoint may be used in order to calculate
the actual (ambient) water vapor (partial) pressure.
The formula used is that from [Bolton1980]_ for T in degrees Celsius:
.. math:: 6.112 e^\frac{17.67T}{T + 243.5}
"""
# Converted from original in terms of C to use kelvin. Using raw absolute values of C in
# a formula plays havoc with units support.
return sat_pressure_0c * np.exp(17.67 * (temperature - units.Quantity(273.15, 'kelvin'))
/ (temperature - units.Quantity(29.65, 'kelvin')))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature', broadcast=('temperature', 'relative_humidity'))
@check_units('[temperature]', '[dimensionless]')
def dewpoint_from_relative_humidity(temperature, relative_humidity):
r"""Calculate the ambient dewpoint given air temperature and relative humidity.
Parameters
----------
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
relative_humidity : `pint.Quantity`
Relative humidity expressed as a ratio in the range 0 < relative_humidity <= 1
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint temperature
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``rh`` parameter to ``relative_humidity``
See Also
--------
dewpoint, saturation_vapor_pressure
"""
if np.any(relative_humidity > 1.2):
warnings.warn('Relative humidity >120%, ensure proper units.')
return dewpoint(relative_humidity * saturation_vapor_pressure(temperature))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='vapor_pressure')
@check_units('[pressure]')
def dewpoint(vapor_pressure):
r"""Calculate the ambient dewpoint given the vapor pressure.
Parameters
----------
e : `pint.Quantity`
Water vapor partial pressure
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint temperature
See Also
--------
dewpoint_from_relative_humidity, saturation_vapor_pressure, vapor_pressure
Notes
-----
This function inverts the [Bolton1980]_ formula for saturation vapor
pressure to instead calculate the temperature. This yield the following
formula for dewpoint in degrees Celsius:
.. math:: T = \frac{243.5 log(e / 6.112)}{17.67 - log(e / 6.112)}
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``e`` parameter to ``vapor_pressure``
"""
val = np.log(vapor_pressure / sat_pressure_0c)
return (units.Quantity(0., 'degC')
+ units.Quantity(243.5, 'delta_degC') * val / (17.67 - val))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='partial_press', broadcast=('partial_press', 'total_press'))
@check_units('[pressure]', '[pressure]', '[dimensionless]')
def mixing_ratio(partial_press, total_press, molecular_weight_ratio=mpconsts.epsilon):
r"""Calculate the mixing ratio of a gas.
This calculates mixing ratio given its partial pressure and the total pressure of
the air. There are no required units for the input arrays, other than that
they have the same units.
Parameters
----------
partial_press : `pint.Quantity`
Partial pressure of the constituent gas
total_press : `pint.Quantity`
Total air pressure
molecular_weight_ratio : `pint.Quantity` or float, optional
The ratio of the molecular weight of the constituent gas to that assumed
for air. Defaults to the ratio for water vapor to dry air
(:math:`\epsilon\approx0.622`).
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
The (mass) mixing ratio, dimensionless (e.g. Kg/Kg or g/g)
Notes
-----
This function is a straightforward implementation of the equation given in many places,
such as [Hobbs1977]_ pg.73:
.. math:: r = \epsilon \frac{e}{p - e}
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``part_press``, ``tot_press`` parameters to ``partial_press``, ``total_press``
See Also
--------
saturation_mixing_ratio, vapor_pressure
"""
return (molecular_weight_ratio * partial_press
/ (total_press - partial_press)).to('dimensionless')
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature', broadcast=('total_press', 'temperature'))
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def saturation_mixing_ratio(total_press, temperature):
r"""Calculate the saturation mixing ratio of water vapor.
This calculation is given total atmospheric pressure and air temperature.
Parameters
----------
total_press: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Saturation mixing ratio, dimensionless
Notes
-----
This function is a straightforward implementation of the equation given in many places,
such as [Hobbs1977]_ pg.73:
.. math:: r_s = \epsilon \frac{e_s}{p - e_s}
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``tot_press`` parameter to ``total_press``
"""
return mixing_ratio(saturation_vapor_pressure(temperature), total_press)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'dewpoint')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def equivalent_potential_temperature(pressure, temperature, dewpoint):
r"""Calculate equivalent potential temperature.
This calculation must be given an air parcel's pressure, temperature, and dewpoint.
The implementation uses the formula outlined in [Bolton1980]_:
First, the LCL temperature is calculated:
.. math:: T_{L}=\frac{1}{\frac{1}{T_{D}-56}+\frac{ln(T_{K}/T_{D})}{800}}+56
Which is then used to calculate the potential temperature at the LCL:
.. math:: \theta_{DL}=T_{K}\left(\frac{1000}{p-e}\right)^k
\left(\frac{T_{K}}{T_{L}}\right)^{.28r}
Both of these are used to calculate the final equivalent potential temperature:
.. math:: \theta_{E}=\theta_{DL}\exp\left[\left(\frac{3036.}{T_{L}}
-1.78\right)*r(1+.448r)\right]
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Temperature of parcel
dewpoint: `pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint of parcel
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Equivalent potential temperature of the parcel
Notes
-----
[Bolton1980]_ formula for Theta-e is used, since according to
[DaviesJones2009]_ it is the most accurate non-iterative formulation
available.
"""
t = temperature.to('kelvin').magnitude
td = dewpoint.to('kelvin').magnitude
r = saturation_mixing_ratio(pressure, dewpoint).magnitude
e = saturation_vapor_pressure(dewpoint)
t_l = 56 + 1. / (1. / (td - 56) + np.log(t / td) / 800.)
th_l = potential_temperature(pressure - e, temperature) * (t / t_l) ** (0.28 * r)
return th_l * np.exp(r * (1 + 0.448 * r) * (3036. / t_l - 1.78))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature', broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature'))
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def saturation_equivalent_potential_temperature(pressure, temperature):
r"""Calculate saturation equivalent potential temperature.
This calculation must be given an air parcel's pressure and temperature.
The implementation uses the formula outlined in [Bolton1980]_ for the
equivalent potential temperature, and assumes a saturated process.
First, because we assume a saturated process, the temperature at the LCL is
equivalent to the current temperature. Therefore the following equation.
.. math:: T_{L}=\frac{1}{\frac{1}{T_{D}-56}+\frac{ln(T_{K}/T_{D})}{800}}+56
reduces to:
.. math:: T_{L} = T_{K}
Then the potential temperature at the temperature/LCL is calculated:
.. math:: \theta_{DL}=T_{K}\left(\frac{1000}{p-e}\right)^k
\left(\frac{T_{K}}{T_{L}}\right)^{.28r}
However, because:
.. math:: T_{L} = T_{K}
it follows that:
.. math:: \theta_{DL}=T_{K}\left(\frac{1000}{p-e}\right)^k
Both of these are used to calculate the final equivalent potential temperature:
.. math:: \theta_{E}=\theta_{DL}\exp\left[\left(\frac{3036.}{T_{K}}
-1.78\right)*r(1+.448r)\right]
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Temperature of parcel
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Saturation equivalent potential temperature of the parcel
Notes
-----
[Bolton1980]_ formula for Theta-e is used (for saturated case), since according to
[DaviesJones2009]_ it is the most accurate non-iterative formulation
available.
"""
t = temperature.to('kelvin').magnitude
p = pressure.to('hPa').magnitude
e = saturation_vapor_pressure(temperature).to('hPa').magnitude
r = saturation_mixing_ratio(pressure, temperature).magnitude
th_l = t * (1000 / (p - e)) ** mpconsts.kappa
th_es = th_l * np.exp((3036. / t - 1.78) * r * (1 + 0.448 * r))
return units.Quantity(th_es, units.kelvin)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature', broadcast=('temperature', 'mixing_ratio'))
@check_units('[temperature]', '[dimensionless]', '[dimensionless]')
def virtual_temperature(temperature, mixing_ratio, molecular_weight_ratio=mpconsts.epsilon):
r"""Calculate virtual temperature.
This calculation must be given an air parcel's temperature and mixing ratio.
The implementation uses the formula outlined in [Hobbs2006]_ pg.80.
Parameters
----------
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
mixing_ratio : `pint.Quantity`
Mass mixing ratio (dimensionless)
molecular_weight_ratio : `pint.Quantity` or float, optional
The ratio of the molecular weight of the constituent gas to that assumed
for air. Defaults to the ratio for water vapor to dry air.
(:math:`\epsilon\approx0.622`)
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Corresponding virtual temperature of the parcel
Notes
-----
.. math:: T_v = T \frac{\text{w} + \epsilon}{\epsilon\,(1 + \text{w})}
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``mixing`` parameter to ``mixing_ratio``
"""
return temperature * ((mixing_ratio + molecular_weight_ratio)
/ (molecular_weight_ratio * (1 + mixing_ratio)))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'mixing_ratio')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[dimensionless]', '[dimensionless]')
def virtual_potential_temperature(pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio,
molecular_weight_ratio=mpconsts.epsilon):
r"""Calculate virtual potential temperature.
This calculation must be given an air parcel's pressure, temperature, and mixing ratio.
The implementation uses the formula outlined in [Markowski2010]_ pg.13.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
mixing_ratio : `pint.Quantity`
Dimensionless mass mixing ratio
molecular_weight_ratio : `pint.Quantity` or float, optional
The ratio of the molecular weight of the constituent gas to that assumed
for air. Defaults to the ratio for water vapor to dry air.
(:math:`\epsilon\approx0.622`)
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Corresponding virtual potential temperature of the parcel
Notes
-----
.. math:: \Theta_v = \Theta \frac{\text{w} + \epsilon}{\epsilon\,(1 + \text{w})}
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``mixing`` parameter to ``mixing_ratio``
"""
pottemp = potential_temperature(pressure, temperature)
return virtual_temperature(pottemp, mixing_ratio, molecular_weight_ratio)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'mixing_ratio')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[dimensionless]', '[dimensionless]')
def density(pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio, molecular_weight_ratio=mpconsts.epsilon):
r"""Calculate density.
This calculation must be given an air parcel's pressure, temperature, and mixing ratio.
The implementation uses the formula outlined in [Hobbs2006]_ pg.67.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
mixing_ratio : `pint.Quantity`
Mass mixing ratio (dimensionless)
molecular_weight_ratio : `pint.Quantity` or float, optional
The ratio of the molecular weight of the constituent gas to that assumed
for air. Defaults to the ratio for water vapor to dry air.
(:math:`\epsilon\approx0.622`)
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Corresponding density of the parcel
Notes
-----
.. math:: \rho = \frac{p}{R_dT_v}
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``mixing`` parameter to ``mixing_ratio``
"""
virttemp = virtual_temperature(temperature, mixing_ratio, molecular_weight_ratio)
return (pressure / (mpconsts.Rd * virttemp)).to('kg/m**3')
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='dry_bulb_temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'dry_bulb_temperature', 'wet_bulb_temperature')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def relative_humidity_wet_psychrometric(pressure, dry_bulb_temperature, wet_bulb_temperature,
**kwargs):
r"""Calculate the relative humidity with wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures.
This uses a psychrometric relationship as outlined in [WMO8]_, with
coefficients from [Fan1987]_.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
dry_bulb_temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Dry bulb temperature
wet_bulb_temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Wet bulb temperature
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Relative humidity
Notes
-----
.. math:: RH = \frac{e}{e_s}
* :math:`RH` is relative humidity as a unitless ratio
* :math:`e` is vapor pressure from the wet psychrometric calculation
* :math:`e_s` is the saturation vapor pressure
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Changed signature from
``(dry_bulb_temperature, web_bulb_temperature, pressure, **kwargs)``
See Also
--------
psychrometric_vapor_pressure_wet, saturation_vapor_pressure
"""
return (psychrometric_vapor_pressure_wet(pressure, dry_bulb_temperature,
wet_bulb_temperature, **kwargs)
/ saturation_vapor_pressure(dry_bulb_temperature))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='dry_bulb_temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'dry_bulb_temperature', 'wet_bulb_temperature')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def psychrometric_vapor_pressure_wet(pressure, dry_bulb_temperature, wet_bulb_temperature,
psychrometer_coefficient=None):
r"""Calculate the vapor pressure with wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures.
This uses a psychrometric relationship as outlined in [WMO8]_, with
coefficients from [Fan1987]_.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
dry_bulb_temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Dry bulb temperature
wet_bulb_temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Wet bulb temperature
psychrometer_coefficient: `pint.Quantity`, optional
Psychrometer coefficient. Defaults to 6.21e-4 K^-1.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Vapor pressure
Notes
-----
.. math:: e' = e'_w(T_w) - A p (T - T_w)
* :math:`e'` is vapor pressure
* :math:`e'_w(T_w)` is the saturation vapor pressure with respect to water at temperature
:math:`T_w`
* :math:`p` is the pressure of the wet bulb
* :math:`T` is the temperature of the dry bulb
* :math:`T_w` is the temperature of the wet bulb
* :math:`A` is the psychrometer coefficient
Psychrometer coefficient depends on the specific instrument being used and the ventilation
of the instrument.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Changed signature from
``(dry_bulb_temperature, wet_bulb_temperature, pressure, psychrometer_coefficient)``
See Also
--------
saturation_vapor_pressure
"""
if psychrometer_coefficient is None:
psychrometer_coefficient = units.Quantity(6.21e-4, '1/K')
return (saturation_vapor_pressure(wet_bulb_temperature) - psychrometer_coefficient
* pressure * (dry_bulb_temperature - wet_bulb_temperature).to('kelvin'))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'relative_humidity')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[dimensionless]')
def mixing_ratio_from_relative_humidity(pressure, temperature, relative_humidity):
r"""Calculate the mixing ratio from relative humidity, temperature, and pressure.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
relative_humidity: array_like
The relative humidity expressed as a unitless ratio in the range [0, 1]. Can also pass
a percentage if proper units are attached.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Mixing ratio (dimensionless)
Notes
-----
Formula adapted from [Hobbs1977]_ pg. 74.
.. math:: w = (rh)(w_s)
* :math:`w` is mixing ratio
* :math:`rh` is relative humidity as a unitless ratio
* :math:`w_s` is the saturation mixing ratio
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Changed signature from ``(relative_humidity, temperature, pressure)``
See Also
--------
relative_humidity_from_mixing_ratio, saturation_mixing_ratio
"""
return (relative_humidity
* saturation_mixing_ratio(pressure, temperature)).to('dimensionless')
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'mixing_ratio')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[dimensionless]')
def relative_humidity_from_mixing_ratio(pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio):
r"""Calculate the relative humidity from mixing ratio, temperature, and pressure.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
mixing_ratio: `pint.Quantity`
Dimensionless mass mixing ratio
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Relative humidity
Notes
-----
Formula based on that from [Hobbs1977]_ pg. 74.
.. math:: rh = \frac{w}{w_s}
* :math:`rh` is relative humidity as a unitless ratio
* :math:`w` is mixing ratio
* :math:`w_s` is the saturation mixing ratio
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Changed signature from ``(mixing_ratio, temperature, pressure)``
See Also
--------
mixing_ratio_from_relative_humidity, saturation_mixing_ratio
"""
return mixing_ratio / saturation_mixing_ratio(pressure, temperature)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='specific_humidity')
@check_units('[dimensionless]')
def mixing_ratio_from_specific_humidity(specific_humidity):
r"""Calculate the mixing ratio from specific humidity.
Parameters
----------
specific_humidity: `pint.Quantity`
Specific humidity of air
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Mixing ratio
Notes
-----
Formula from [Salby1996]_ pg. 118.
.. math:: w = \frac{q}{1-q}
* :math:`w` is mixing ratio
* :math:`q` is the specific humidity
See Also
--------
mixing_ratio, specific_humidity_from_mixing_ratio
"""
with contextlib.suppress(AttributeError):
specific_humidity = specific_humidity.to('dimensionless')
return specific_humidity / (1 - specific_humidity)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='mixing_ratio')
@check_units('[dimensionless]')
def specific_humidity_from_mixing_ratio(mixing_ratio):
r"""Calculate the specific humidity from the mixing ratio.
Parameters
----------
mixing_ratio: `pint.Quantity`
Mixing ratio
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Specific humidity
Notes
-----
Formula from [Salby1996]_ pg. 118.
.. math:: q = \frac{w}{1+w}
* :math:`w` is mixing ratio
* :math:`q` is the specific humidity
See Also
--------
mixing_ratio, mixing_ratio_from_specific_humidity
"""
with contextlib.suppress(AttributeError):
mixing_ratio = mixing_ratio.to('dimensionless')
return mixing_ratio / (1 + mixing_ratio)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'specific_humidity')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[dimensionless]')
def relative_humidity_from_specific_humidity(pressure, temperature, specific_humidity):
r"""Calculate the relative humidity from specific humidity, temperature, and pressure.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
specific_humidity: `pint.Quantity`
Specific humidity of air
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Relative humidity
Notes
-----
Formula based on that from [Hobbs1977]_ pg. 74. and [Salby1996]_ pg. 118.
.. math:: relative_humidity = \frac{q}{(1-q)w_s}
* :math:`relative_humidity` is relative humidity as a unitless ratio
* :math:`q` is specific humidity
* :math:`w_s` is the saturation mixing ratio
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Changed signature from ``(specific_humidity, temperature, pressure)``
See Also
--------
relative_humidity_from_mixing_ratio
"""
return (mixing_ratio_from_specific_humidity(specific_humidity)
/ saturation_mixing_ratio(pressure, temperature))
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def cape_cin(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, parcel_profile, which_lfc='bottom',
which_el='top'):
r"""Calculate CAPE and CIN.
Calculate the convective available potential energy (CAPE) and convective inhibition (CIN)
of a given upper air profile and parcel path. CIN is integrated between the surface and
LFC, CAPE is integrated between the LFC and EL (or top of sounding). Intersection points
of the measured temperature profile and parcel profile are logarithmically interpolated.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure level(s) of interest, in order from highest to
lowest pressure
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric temperature corresponding to pressure
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric dewpoint corresponding to pressure
parcel_profile : `pint.Quantity`
Temperature profile of the parcel
which_lfc : str
Choose which LFC to integrate from. Valid options are 'top', 'bottom', 'wide',
and 'most_cape'. Default is 'bottom'.
which_el : str
Choose which EL to integrate to. Valid options are 'top', 'bottom', 'wide',
and 'most_cape'. Default is 'top'.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE)
`pint.Quantity`
Convective Inhibition (CIN)
Notes
-----
Formula adopted from [Hobbs1977]_.
.. math:: \text{CAPE} = -R_d \int_{LFC}^{EL} (T_{parcel} - T_{env}) d\text{ln}(p)
.. math:: \text{CIN} = -R_d \int_{SFC}^{LFC} (T_{parcel} - T_{env}) d\text{ln}(p)
* :math:`CAPE` is convective available potential energy
* :math:`CIN` is convective inhibition
* :math:`LFC` is pressure of the level of free convection
* :math:`EL` is pressure of the equilibrium level
* :math:`SFC` is the level of the surface or beginning of parcel path
* :math:`R_d` is the gas constant
* :math:`g` is gravitational acceleration
* :math:`T_{parcel}` is the parcel temperature
* :math:`T_{env}` is environment temperature
* :math:`p` is atmospheric pressure
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``dewpt`` parameter to ``dewpoint``
See Also
--------
lfc, el
"""
pressure, temperature, dewpoint, parcel_profile = _remove_nans(pressure, temperature,
dewpoint, parcel_profile)
# Calculate LFC limit of integration
lfc_pressure, _ = lfc(pressure, temperature, dewpoint,
parcel_temperature_profile=parcel_profile, which=which_lfc)
# If there is no LFC, no need to proceed.
if np.isnan(lfc_pressure):
return units.Quantity(0, 'J/kg'), units.Quantity(0, 'J/kg')
else:
lfc_pressure = lfc_pressure.magnitude
# Calculate the EL limit of integration
el_pressure, _ = el(pressure, temperature, dewpoint,
parcel_temperature_profile=parcel_profile, which=which_el)
# No EL and we use the top reading of the sounding.
if np.isnan(el_pressure):
el_pressure = pressure[-1].magnitude
else:
el_pressure = el_pressure.magnitude
# Difference between the parcel path and measured temperature profiles
y = (parcel_profile - temperature).to(units.degK)
# Estimate zero crossings
x, y = _find_append_zero_crossings(np.copy(pressure), y)
# CAPE
# Only use data between the LFC and EL for calculation
p_mask = _less_or_close(x.m, lfc_pressure) & _greater_or_close(x.m, el_pressure)
x_clipped = x[p_mask].magnitude
y_clipped = y[p_mask].magnitude
cape = (mpconsts.Rd
* units.Quantity(np.trapz(y_clipped, np.log(x_clipped)), 'K')).to(units('J/kg'))
# CIN
# Only use data between the surface and LFC for calculation
p_mask = _greater_or_close(x.m, lfc_pressure)
x_clipped = x[p_mask].magnitude
y_clipped = y[p_mask].magnitude
cin = (mpconsts.Rd
* units.Quantity(np.trapz(y_clipped, np.log(x_clipped)), 'K')).to(units('J/kg'))
# Set CIN to 0 if it's returned as a positive value (#1190)
if cin > units.Quantity(0, 'J/kg'):
cin = units.Quantity(0, 'J/kg')
return cape, cin
def _find_append_zero_crossings(x, y):
r"""
Find and interpolate zero crossings.
Estimate the zero crossings of an x,y series and add estimated crossings to series,
returning a sorted array with no duplicate values.
Parameters
----------
x : `pint.Quantity`
X values of data
y : `pint.Quantity`
Y values of data
Returns
-------
x : `pint.Quantity`
X values of data
y : `pint.Quantity`
Y values of data
"""
crossings = find_intersections(x[1:], y[1:],
units.Quantity(np.zeros_like(y[1:]), y.units), log_x=True)
x = concatenate((x, crossings[0]))
y = concatenate((y, crossings[1]))
# Resort so that data are in order
sort_idx = np.argsort(x)
x = x[sort_idx]
y = y[sort_idx]
# Remove duplicate data points if there are any
keep_idx = np.ediff1d(x.magnitude, to_end=[1]) > 1e-6
x = x[keep_idx]
y = y[keep_idx]
return x, y
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def most_unstable_parcel(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, height=None, bottom=None,
depth=None):
"""
Determine the most unstable parcel in a layer.
Determines the most unstable parcel of air by calculating the equivalent
potential temperature and finding its maximum in the specified layer.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure profile
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric temperature profile
dewpoint: `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric dewpoint profile
height: `pint.Quantity`, optional
Atmospheric height profile. Standard atmosphere assumed when None (the default).
bottom: `pint.Quantity`, optional
Bottom of the layer to consider for the calculation in pressure or height.
Defaults to using the bottom pressure or height.
depth: `pint.Quantity`, optional
Depth of the layer to consider for the calculation in pressure or height. Defaults
to 300 hPa.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Pressure, temperature, and dewpoint of most unstable parcel in the profile
integer
Index of the most unstable parcel in the given profile
See Also
--------
get_layer
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``heights`` parameter to ``height``
"""
if depth is None:
depth = units.Quantity(300, 'hPa')
p_layer, t_layer, td_layer = get_layer(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, bottom=bottom,
depth=depth, height=height, interpolate=False)
theta_e = equivalent_potential_temperature(p_layer, t_layer, td_layer)
max_idx = np.argmax(theta_e)
return p_layer[max_idx], t_layer[max_idx], td_layer[max_idx], max_idx
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@add_vertical_dim_from_xarray
@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[temperature]', '[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def isentropic_interpolation(levels, pressure, temperature, *args, vertical_dim=0,
temperature_out=False, max_iters=50, eps=1e-6,
bottom_up_search=True, **kwargs):
r"""Interpolate data in isobaric coordinates to isentropic coordinates.
Parameters
----------
levels : array
One-dimensional array of desired potential temperature surfaces
pressure : array
One-dimensional array of pressure levels
temperature : array
Array of temperature
vertical_dim : int, optional
The axis corresponding to the vertical in the temperature array, defaults to 0.
temperature_out : bool, optional
If true, will calculate temperature and output as the last item in the output list.
Defaults to False.
max_iters : int, optional
Maximum number of iterations to use in calculation, defaults to 50.
eps : float, optional
The desired absolute error in the calculated value, defaults to 1e-6.
bottom_up_search : bool, optional
Controls whether to search for levels bottom-up, or top-down. Defaults to
True, which is bottom-up search.
args : array, optional
Any additional variables will be interpolated to each isentropic level
Returns
-------
list
List with pressure at each isentropic level, followed by each additional
argument interpolated to isentropic coordinates.
Notes
-----
Input variable arrays must have the same number of vertical levels as the pressure levels
array. Pressure is calculated on isentropic surfaces by assuming that temperature varies
linearly with the natural log of pressure. Linear interpolation is then used in the
vertical to find the pressure at each isentropic level. Interpolation method from
[Ziv1994]_. Any additional arguments are assumed to vary linearly with temperature and will
be linearly interpolated to the new isentropic levels.
Will only return Pint Quantities, even when given xarray DataArray profiles. To
obtain a xarray Dataset instead, use `isentropic_interpolation_as_dataset` instead.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``theta_levels``, ``axis`` parameters to ``levels``, ``vertical_dim``
See Also
--------
potential_temperature, isentropic_interpolation_as_dataset
"""
# iteration function to be used later
# Calculates theta from linearly interpolated temperature and solves for pressure
def _isen_iter(iter_log_p, isentlevs_nd, ka, a, b, pok):
exner = pok * np.exp(-ka * iter_log_p)
t = a * iter_log_p + b
# Newton-Raphson iteration
f = isentlevs_nd - t * exner
fp = exner * (ka * t - a)
return iter_log_p - (f / fp)
# Get dimensions in temperature
ndim = temperature.ndim
# Convert units
pres = pressure.to('hPa')
temperature = temperature.to('kelvin')
slices = [np.newaxis] * ndim
slices[vertical_dim] = slice(None)
slices = tuple(slices)
pres = units.Quantity(np.broadcast_to(pres[slices].magnitude, temperature.shape),
pres.units)
# Sort input data
sort_pres = np.argsort(pres.m, axis=vertical_dim)
sort_pres = np.swapaxes(np.swapaxes(sort_pres, 0, vertical_dim)[::-1], 0, vertical_dim)
sorter = broadcast_indices(pres, sort_pres, ndim, vertical_dim)
levs = pres[sorter]
tmpk = temperature[sorter]
levels = np.asarray(levels.m_as('kelvin')).reshape(-1)
isentlevels = levels[np.argsort(levels)]
# Make the desired isentropic levels the same shape as temperature
shape = list(temperature.shape)
shape[vertical_dim] = isentlevels.size
isentlevs_nd = np.broadcast_to(isentlevels[slices], shape)
# exponent to Poisson's Equation, which is imported above
ka = mpconsts.kappa.m_as('dimensionless')
# calculate theta for each point
pres_theta = potential_temperature(levs, tmpk)
# Raise error if input theta level is larger than pres_theta max
if np.max(pres_theta.m) < np.max(levels):
raise ValueError('Input theta level out of data bounds')
# Find log of pressure to implement assumption of linear temperature dependence on
# ln(p)
log_p = np.log(levs.m)
# Calculations for interpolation routine
pok = mpconsts.P0 ** ka
# index values for each point for the pressure level nearest to the desired theta level
above, below, good = find_bounding_indices(pres_theta.m, levels, vertical_dim,
from_below=bottom_up_search)
# calculate constants for the interpolation
a = (tmpk.m[above] - tmpk.m[below]) / (log_p[above] - log_p[below])
b = tmpk.m[above] - a * log_p[above]
# calculate first guess for interpolation
isentprs = 0.5 * (log_p[above] + log_p[below])
# Make sure we ignore any nans in the data for solving; checking a is enough since it
# combines log_p and tmpk.
good &= ~np.isnan(a)
# iterative interpolation using scipy.optimize.fixed_point and _isen_iter defined above
log_p_solved = so.fixed_point(_isen_iter, isentprs[good],
args=(isentlevs_nd[good], ka, a[good], b[good], pok.m),
xtol=eps, maxiter=max_iters)
# get back pressure from log p
isentprs[good] = np.exp(log_p_solved)
# Mask out points we know are bad as well as points that are beyond the max pressure
isentprs[~(good & _less_or_close(isentprs, np.max(pres.m)))] = np.nan
# create list for storing output data
ret = [units.Quantity(isentprs, 'hPa')]
# if temperature_out = true, calculate temperature and output as last item in list
if temperature_out:
ret.append(units.Quantity((isentlevs_nd / ((mpconsts.P0.m / isentprs) ** ka)), 'K'))
# do an interpolation for each additional argument
if args:
others = interpolate_1d(isentlevels, pres_theta.m, *(arr[sorter] for arr in args),
axis=vertical_dim, return_list_always=True)
ret.extend(others)
return ret
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def isentropic_interpolation_as_dataset(
levels,
temperature,
*args,
max_iters=50,
eps=1e-6,
bottom_up_search=True
):
r"""Interpolate xarray data in isobaric coords to isentropic coords, returning a Dataset.
Parameters
----------
levels : `pint.Quantity`
One-dimensional array of desired potential temperature surfaces
temperature : `xarray.DataArray`
Array of temperature
args : `xarray.DataArray`, optional
Any other given variables will be interpolated to each isentropic level. Must have
names in order to have a well-formed output Dataset.
max_iters : int, optional
The maximum number of iterations to use in calculation, defaults to 50.
eps : float, optional
The desired absolute error in the calculated value, defaults to 1e-6.
bottom_up_search : bool, optional
Controls whether to search for levels bottom-up, or top-down. Defaults to
True, which is bottom-up search.
Returns
-------
xarray.Dataset
Dataset with pressure, temperature, and each additional argument, all on the specified
isentropic coordinates.
Notes
-----
Input variable arrays must have the same number of vertical levels as the pressure levels
array. Pressure is calculated on isentropic surfaces by assuming that temperature varies
linearly with the natural log of pressure. Linear interpolation is then used in the
vertical to find the pressure at each isentropic level. Interpolation method from
[Ziv1994]_. Any additional arguments are assumed to vary linearly with temperature and will
be linearly interpolated to the new isentropic levels.
This formulation relies upon xarray functionality. If using Pint Quantities, use
`isentropic_interpolation` instead.
See Also
--------
potential_temperature, isentropic_interpolation
"""
# Ensure matching coordinates by broadcasting
all_args = xr.broadcast(temperature, *args)
# Obtain result as list of Quantities
ret = isentropic_interpolation(
levels,
all_args[0].metpy.vertical,
all_args[0].metpy.unit_array,
*(arg.metpy.unit_array for arg in all_args[1:]),
vertical_dim=all_args[0].metpy.find_axis_number('vertical'),
temperature_out=True,
max_iters=max_iters,
eps=eps,
bottom_up_search=bottom_up_search
)
# Reconstruct coordinates and dims (add isentropic levels, remove isobaric levels)
vertical_dim = all_args[0].metpy.find_axis_name('vertical')
new_coords = {
'isentropic_level': xr.DataArray(
levels.m,
dims=('isentropic_level',),
coords={'isentropic_level': levels.m},
name='isentropic_level',
attrs={
'units': str(levels.units),
'positive': 'up'
}
),
**{
key: value
for key, value in all_args[0].coords.items()
if key != vertical_dim
}
}
new_dims = [
dim if dim != vertical_dim else 'isentropic_level' for dim in all_args[0].dims
]
# Build final dataset from interpolated Quantities and original DataArrays
return xr.Dataset(
{
'pressure': (
new_dims,
ret[0],
{'standard_name': 'air_pressure'}
),
'temperature': (
new_dims,
ret[1],
{'standard_name': 'air_temperature'}
),
**{
all_args[i].name: (new_dims, ret[i + 1], all_args[i].attrs)
for i in range(1, len(all_args))
}
},
coords=new_coords
)
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def surface_based_cape_cin(pressure, temperature, dewpoint):
r"""Calculate surface-based CAPE and CIN.
Calculate the convective available potential energy (CAPE) and convective inhibition (CIN)
of a given upper air profile for a surface-based parcel. CIN is integrated
between the surface and LFC, CAPE is integrated between the LFC and EL (or top of
sounding). Intersection points of the measured temperature profile and parcel profile are
logarithmically interpolated.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure profile. The first entry should be the starting
(surface) observation, with the array going from high to low pressure.
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Temperature profile corresponding to the `pressure` profile
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint profile corresponding to the `pressure` profile
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Surface based Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE)
`pint.Quantity`
Surface based Convective Inhibition (CIN)
See Also
--------
cape_cin, parcel_profile
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
"""
pressure, temperature, dewpoint = _remove_nans(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
p, t, td, profile = parcel_profile_with_lcl(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
return cape_cin(p, t, td, profile)
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def most_unstable_cape_cin(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, **kwargs):
r"""Calculate most unstable CAPE/CIN.
Calculate the convective available potential energy (CAPE) and convective inhibition (CIN)
of a given upper air profile and most unstable parcel path. CIN is integrated between the
surface and LFC, CAPE is integrated between the LFC and EL (or top of sounding).
Intersection points of the measured temperature profile and parcel profile are
logarithmically interpolated.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Pressure profile
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Temperature profile
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Dew point profile
kwargs
Additional keyword arguments to pass to `most_unstable_parcel`
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Most unstable Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE)
`pint.Quantity`
Most unstable Convective Inhibition (CIN)
See Also
--------
cape_cin, most_unstable_parcel, parcel_profile
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
"""
pressure, temperature, dewpoint = _remove_nans(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
_, _, _, parcel_idx = most_unstable_parcel(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, **kwargs)
p, t, td, mu_profile = parcel_profile_with_lcl(pressure[parcel_idx:],
temperature[parcel_idx:],
dewpoint[parcel_idx:])
return cape_cin(p, t, td, mu_profile)
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def mixed_layer_cape_cin(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, **kwargs):
r"""Calculate mixed-layer CAPE and CIN.
Calculate the convective available potential energy (CAPE) and convective inhibition (CIN)
of a given upper air profile and mixed-layer parcel path. CIN is integrated between the
surface and LFC, CAPE is integrated between the LFC and EL (or top of sounding).
Intersection points of the measured temperature profile and parcel profile are
logarithmically interpolated. Kwargs for `mixed_parcel` can be provided, such as `depth`.
Default mixed-layer depth is 100 hPa.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Pressure profile
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Temperature profile
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint profile
kwargs
Additional keyword arguments to pass to `mixed_parcel`
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Mixed-layer Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE)
`pint.Quantity`
Mixed-layer Convective INhibition (CIN)
See Also
--------
cape_cin, mixed_parcel, parcel_profile
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
"""
depth = kwargs.get('depth', units.Quantity(100, 'hPa'))
parcel_pressure, parcel_temp, parcel_dewpoint = mixed_parcel(pressure, temperature,
dewpoint, **kwargs)
# Remove values below top of mixed layer and add in the mixed layer values
pressure_prof = pressure[pressure < (pressure[0] - depth)]
temp_prof = temperature[pressure < (pressure[0] - depth)]
dew_prof = dewpoint[pressure < (pressure[0] - depth)]
pressure_prof = concatenate([parcel_pressure, pressure_prof])
temp_prof = concatenate([parcel_temp, temp_prof])
dew_prof = concatenate([parcel_dewpoint, dew_prof])
p, t, td, ml_profile = parcel_profile_with_lcl(pressure_prof, temp_prof, dew_prof)
return cape_cin(p, t, td, ml_profile)
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def mixed_parcel(pressure, temperature, dewpoint, parcel_start_pressure=None,
height=None, bottom=None, depth=None, interpolate=True):
r"""Calculate the properties of a parcel mixed from a layer.
Determines the properties of an air parcel that is the result of complete mixing of a
given atmospheric layer.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure profile
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric temperature profile
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric dewpoint profile
parcel_start_pressure : `pint.Quantity`, optional
Pressure at which the mixed parcel should begin (default None)
height: `pint.Quantity`, optional
Atmospheric heights corresponding to the given pressures (default None)
bottom : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The bottom of the layer as a pressure or height above the surface pressure
(default None)
depth : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The thickness of the layer as a pressure or height above the bottom of the layer
(default 100 hPa)
interpolate : bool, optional
Interpolate the top and bottom points if they are not in the given data
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Pressure of the mixed parcel
`pint.Quantity`
Temperature of the mixed parcel
`pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint of the mixed parcel
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``p``, ``dewpt``, ``heights`` parameters to
``pressure``, ``dewpoint``, ``height``
"""
# If a parcel starting pressure is not provided, use the surface
if not parcel_start_pressure:
parcel_start_pressure = pressure[0]
if depth is None:
depth = units.Quantity(100, 'hPa')
# Calculate the potential temperature and mixing ratio over the layer
theta = potential_temperature(pressure, temperature)
mixing_ratio = saturation_mixing_ratio(pressure, dewpoint)
# Mix the variables over the layer
mean_theta, mean_mixing_ratio = mixed_layer(pressure, theta, mixing_ratio, bottom=bottom,
height=height, depth=depth,
interpolate=interpolate)
# Convert back to temperature
mean_temperature = mean_theta * exner_function(parcel_start_pressure)
# Convert back to dewpoint
mean_vapor_pressure = vapor_pressure(parcel_start_pressure, mean_mixing_ratio)
# Using globals() here allows us to keep the dewpoint parameter but still call the
# function of the same name.
mean_dewpoint = globals()['dewpoint'](mean_vapor_pressure)
return (parcel_start_pressure, mean_temperature.to(temperature.units),
mean_dewpoint.to(dewpoint.units))
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]')
def mixed_layer(pressure, *args, height=None, bottom=None, depth=None, interpolate=True):
r"""Mix variable(s) over a layer, yielding a mass-weighted average.
This function will integrate a data variable with respect to pressure and determine the
average value using the mean value theorem.
Parameters
----------
pressure : array-like
Atmospheric pressure profile
datavar : array-like
Atmospheric variable measured at the given pressures
height: array-like, optional
Atmospheric heights corresponding to the given pressures (default None)
bottom : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The bottom of the layer as a pressure or height above the surface pressure
(default None)
depth : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The thickness of the layer as a pressure or height above the bottom of the layer
(default 100 hPa)
interpolate : bool, optional
Interpolate the top and bottom points if they are not in the given data (default True)
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
The mixed value of the data variable
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``p``, ``heights`` parameters to ``pressure``, ``height``
"""
if depth is None:
depth = units.Quantity(100, 'hPa')
layer = get_layer(pressure, *args, height=height, bottom=bottom,
depth=depth, interpolate=interpolate)
p_layer = layer[0]
datavars_layer = layer[1:]
ret = []
for datavar_layer in datavars_layer:
actual_depth = abs(p_layer[0] - p_layer[-1])
ret.append(units.Quantity(np.trapz(datavar_layer.m, p_layer.m) / -actual_depth.m,
datavar_layer.units))
return ret
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature', broadcast=('height', 'temperature'))
@check_units('[length]', '[temperature]')
def dry_static_energy(height, temperature):
r"""Calculate the dry static energy of parcels.
This function will calculate the dry static energy following the first two terms of
equation 3.72 in [Hobbs2006]_.
Notes
-----
.. math::\text{dry static energy} = c_{pd} * T + gz
* :math:`T` is temperature
* :math:`z` is height
Parameters
----------
height : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric height
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Dry static energy
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``heights`` parameter to ``height``
See Also
--------
montgomery_streamfunction
"""
return (mpconsts.g * height + mpconsts.Cp_d * temperature).to('kJ/kg')
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('height', 'temperature', 'specific_humidity')
)
@check_units('[length]', '[temperature]', '[dimensionless]')
def moist_static_energy(height, temperature, specific_humidity):
r"""Calculate the moist static energy of parcels.
This function will calculate the moist static energy following
equation 3.72 in [Hobbs2006]_.
Parameters
----------
height : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric height
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
specific_humidity : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric specific humidity
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Moist static energy
Notes
-----
.. math::\text{moist static energy} = c_{pd} * T + gz + L_v q
* :math:`T` is temperature
* :math:`z` is height
* :math:`q` is specific humidity
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``heights`` parameter to ``height``
"""
return (dry_static_energy(height, temperature)
+ mpconsts.Lv * specific_humidity.to('dimensionless')).to('kJ/kg')
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def thickness_hydrostatic(pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio=None,
molecular_weight_ratio=mpconsts.epsilon, bottom=None, depth=None):
r"""Calculate the thickness of a layer via the hypsometric equation.
This thickness calculation uses the pressure and temperature profiles (and optionally
mixing ratio) via the hypsometric equation with virtual temperature adjustment.
.. math:: Z_2 - Z_1 = -\frac{R_d}{g} \int_{p_1}^{p_2} T_v d\ln p,
Which is based off of Equation 3.24 in [Hobbs2006]_.
This assumes a hydrostatic atmosphere. Layer bottom and depth specified in pressure.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure profile
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric temperature profile
mixing_ratio : `pint.Quantity`, optional
Profile of dimensionless mass mixing ratio. If none is given, virtual temperature
is simply set to be the given temperature.
molecular_weight_ratio : `pint.Quantity` or float, optional
The ratio of the molecular weight of the constituent gas to that assumed
for air. Defaults to the ratio for water vapor to dry air.
(:math:`\epsilon\approx0.622`)
bottom : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The bottom of the layer in pressure. Defaults to the first observation.
depth : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The depth of the layer in hPa. Defaults to the full profile if bottom is not given,
and 100 hPa if bottom is given.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
The thickness of the layer in meters
See Also
--------
thickness_hydrostatic_from_relative_humidity, pressure_to_height_std, virtual_temperature
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``mixing`` parameter to ``mixing_ratio``
"""
# Get the data for the layer, conditional upon bottom/depth being specified and mixing
# ratio being given
if bottom is None and depth is None:
if mixing_ratio is None:
layer_p, layer_virttemp = pressure, temperature
else:
layer_p = pressure
layer_virttemp = virtual_temperature(temperature, mixing_ratio,
molecular_weight_ratio)
else:
if mixing_ratio is None:
layer_p, layer_virttemp = get_layer(pressure, temperature, bottom=bottom,
depth=depth)
else:
layer_p, layer_temp, layer_w = get_layer(pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio,
bottom=bottom, depth=depth)
layer_virttemp = virtual_temperature(layer_temp, layer_w, molecular_weight_ratio)
# Take the integral (with unit handling) and return the result in meters
integral = units.Quantity(np.trapz(layer_virttemp.m_as('K'), np.log(layer_p.m_as('hPa'))),
units.K)
return (-mpconsts.Rd / mpconsts.g * integral).to('m')
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def thickness_hydrostatic_from_relative_humidity(pressure, temperature, relative_humidity,
bottom=None, depth=None):
r"""Calculate the thickness of a layer given pressure, temperature and relative humidity.
Similar to ``thickness_hydrostatic``, this thickness calculation uses the pressure,
temperature, and relative humidity profiles via the hypsometric equation with virtual
temperature adjustment
.. math:: Z_2 - Z_1 = -\frac{R_d}{g} \int_{p_1}^{p_2} T_v d\ln p,
which is based off of Equation 3.24 in [Hobbs2006]_. Virtual temperature is calculated
from the profiles of temperature and relative humidity.
This assumes a hydrostatic atmosphere.
Layer bottom and depth specified in pressure.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure profile
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric temperature profile
relative_humidity : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric relative humidity profile. The relative humidity is expressed as a
unitless ratio in the range [0, 1]. Can also pass a percentage if proper units are
attached.
bottom : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The bottom of the layer in pressure. Defaults to the first observation.
depth : `pint.Quantity`, optional
The depth of the layer in hPa. Defaults to the full profile if bottom is not given,
and 100 hPa if bottom is given.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
The thickness of the layer in meters
See Also
--------
thickness_hydrostatic, pressure_to_height_std, virtual_temperature,
mixing_ratio_from_relative_humidity
Notes
-----
Only functions on 1D profiles (not higher-dimension vertical cross sections or grids).
Since this function returns scalar values when given a profile, this will return Pint
Quantities even when given xarray DataArray profiles.
"""
mixing = mixing_ratio_from_relative_humidity(pressure, temperature, relative_humidity)
return thickness_hydrostatic(pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio=mixing, bottom=bottom,
depth=depth)
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@add_vertical_dim_from_xarray
@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='height', broadcast=('height', 'potential_temperature'))
@check_units('[length]', '[temperature]')
def brunt_vaisala_frequency_squared(height, potential_temperature, vertical_dim=0):
r"""Calculate the square of the Brunt-Vaisala frequency.
Brunt-Vaisala frequency squared (a measure of atmospheric stability) is given by the
formula:
.. math:: N^2 = \frac{g}{\theta} \frac{d\theta}{dz}
This formula is based off of Equations 3.75 and 3.77 in [Hobbs2006]_.
Parameters
----------
height : `xarray.DataArray` or `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric (geopotential) height
potential_temperature : `xarray.DataArray` or `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric potential temperature
vertical_dim : int, optional
The axis corresponding to vertical in the potential temperature array, defaults to 0,
unless `height` and `potential_temperature` given as `xarray.DataArray`, in which case
it is automatically determined from the coordinate metadata.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity` or `xarray.DataArray`
The square of the Brunt-Vaisala frequency. Given as `pint.Quantity`, unless both
`height` and `potential_temperature` arguments are given as `xarray.DataArray`, in
which case will be `xarray.DataArray`.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``heights``, ``axis`` parameters to ``height``, ``vertical_dim``
See Also
--------
brunt_vaisala_frequency, brunt_vaisala_period, potential_temperature
"""
# Ensure validity of temperature units
potential_temperature = potential_temperature.to('K')
# Calculate and return the square of Brunt-Vaisala frequency
return mpconsts.g / potential_temperature * first_derivative(
potential_temperature,
x=height,
axis=vertical_dim
)
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@add_vertical_dim_from_xarray
@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='height', broadcast=('height', 'potential_temperature'))
@check_units('[length]', '[temperature]')
def brunt_vaisala_frequency(height, potential_temperature, vertical_dim=0):
r"""Calculate the Brunt-Vaisala frequency.
This function will calculate the Brunt-Vaisala frequency as follows:
.. math:: N = \left( \frac{g}{\theta} \frac{d\theta}{dz} \right)^\frac{1}{2}
This formula based off of Equations 3.75 and 3.77 in [Hobbs2006]_.
This function is a wrapper for `brunt_vaisala_frequency_squared` that filters out negative
(unstable) quantities and takes the square root.
Parameters
----------
height : `xarray.DataArray` or `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric (geopotential) height
potential_temperature : `xarray.DataArray` or `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric potential temperature
vertical_dim : int, optional
The axis corresponding to vertical in the potential temperature array, defaults to 0,
unless `height` and `potential_temperature` given as `xarray.DataArray`, in which case
it is automatically determined from the coordinate metadata.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity` or `xarray.DataArray`
Brunt-Vaisala frequency. Given as `pint.Quantity`, unless both
`height` and `potential_temperature` arguments are given as `xarray.DataArray`, in
which case will be `xarray.DataArray`.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``heights``, ``axis`` parameters to ``height``, ``vertical_dim``
See Also
--------
brunt_vaisala_frequency_squared, brunt_vaisala_period, potential_temperature
"""
bv_freq_squared = brunt_vaisala_frequency_squared(height, potential_temperature,
vertical_dim=vertical_dim)
bv_freq_squared[bv_freq_squared.magnitude < 0] = np.nan
return np.sqrt(bv_freq_squared)
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@add_vertical_dim_from_xarray
@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='height', broadcast=('height', 'potential_temperature'))
@check_units('[length]', '[temperature]')
def brunt_vaisala_period(height, potential_temperature, vertical_dim=0):
r"""Calculate the Brunt-Vaisala period.
This function is a helper function for `brunt_vaisala_frequency` that calculates the
period of oscillation as in Exercise 3.13 of [Hobbs2006]_:
.. math:: \tau = \frac{2\pi}{N}
Returns `NaN` when :math:`N^2 > 0`.
Parameters
----------
height : `xarray.DataArray` or `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric (geopotential) height
potential_temperature : `xarray.DataArray` or `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric potential temperature
vertical_dim : int, optional
The axis corresponding to vertical in the potential temperature array, defaults to 0,
unless `height` and `potential_temperature` given as `xarray.DataArray`, in which case
it is automatically determined from the coordinate metadata.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity` or `xarray.DataArray`
Brunt-Vaisala period. Given as `pint.Quantity`, unless both
`height` and `potential_temperature` arguments are given as `xarray.DataArray`, in
which case will be `xarray.DataArray`.
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``heights``, ``axis`` parameters to ``height``, ``vertical_dim``
See Also
--------
brunt_vaisala_frequency, brunt_vaisala_frequency_squared, potential_temperature
"""
bv_freq_squared = brunt_vaisala_frequency_squared(height, potential_temperature,
vertical_dim=vertical_dim)
bv_freq_squared[bv_freq_squared.magnitude <= 0] = np.nan
return 2 * np.pi / np.sqrt(bv_freq_squared)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'dewpoint')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def wet_bulb_temperature(pressure, temperature, dewpoint):
"""Calculate the wet-bulb temperature using Normand's rule.
This function calculates the wet-bulb temperature using the Normand method. The LCL is
computed, and that parcel brought down to the starting pressure along a moist adiabat.
The Normand method (and others) are described and compared by [Knox2017]_.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Initial atmospheric pressure
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Initial atmospheric temperature
dewpoint : `pint.Quantity`
Initial atmospheric dewpoint
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Wet-bulb temperature
See Also
--------
lcl, moist_lapse
Notes
-----
Since this function iteratively applies a parcel calculation, it should be used with
caution on large arrays.
"""
if not hasattr(pressure, 'shape'):
pressure = np.atleast_1d(pressure)
temperature = np.atleast_1d(temperature)
dewpoint = np.atleast_1d(dewpoint)
lcl_press, lcl_temp = lcl(pressure, temperature, dewpoint)
it = np.nditer([pressure.magnitude, lcl_press.magnitude, lcl_temp.magnitude, None],
op_dtypes=['float', 'float', 'float', 'float'],
flags=['buffered'])
for press, lpress, ltemp, ret in it:
moist_adiabat_temperatures = moist_lapse(units.Quantity(press, pressure.units),
units.Quantity(ltemp, lcl_temp.units),
units.Quantity(lpress, lcl_press.units))
ret[...] = moist_adiabat_temperatures.magnitude
# If we started with a scalar, return a scalar
ret = it.operands[3]
if ret.size == 1:
ret = ret[0]
return units.Quantity(ret, moist_adiabat_temperatures.units)
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@add_vertical_dim_from_xarray
@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='temperature', broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature'))
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def static_stability(pressure, temperature, vertical_dim=0):
r"""Calculate the static stability within a vertical profile.
.. math:: \sigma = -\frac{RT}{p} \frac{\partial \ln \theta}{\partial p}
This formula is based on equation 4.3.6 in [Bluestein1992]_.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Profile of atmospheric pressure
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Profile of temperature
vertical_dim : int, optional
The axis corresponding to vertical in the pressure and temperature arrays, defaults
to 0.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
The profile of static stability
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Renamed ``axis`` parameter ``vertical_dim``
"""
theta = potential_temperature(pressure, temperature)
return - mpconsts.Rd * temperature / pressure * first_derivative(
np.log(theta.m_as('K')),
x=pressure,
axis=vertical_dim
)
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='temperature',
broadcast=('pressure', 'temperature', 'specific_humdiity')
)
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[dimensionless]')
def dewpoint_from_specific_humidity(pressure, temperature, specific_humidity):
r"""Calculate the dewpoint from specific humidity, temperature, and pressure.
Parameters
----------
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
specific_humidity: `pint.Quantity`
Specific humidity of air
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Dew point temperature
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Changed signature from ``(specific_humidity, temperature, pressure)``
See Also
--------
relative_humidity_from_mixing_ratio, dewpoint_from_relative_humidity
"""
return dewpoint_from_relative_humidity(temperature,
relative_humidity_from_specific_humidity(
pressure, temperature, specific_humidity))
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='w', broadcast=('w', 'pressure', 'temperature'))
@check_units('[length]/[time]', '[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def vertical_velocity_pressure(w, pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio=0):
r"""Calculate omega from w assuming hydrostatic conditions.
This function converts vertical velocity with respect to height
:math:`\left(w = \frac{Dz}{Dt}\right)` to that
with respect to pressure :math:`\left(\omega = \frac{Dp}{Dt}\right)`
assuming hydrostatic conditions on the synoptic scale.
By Equation 7.33 in [Hobbs2006]_,
.. math:: \omega \simeq -\rho g w
Density (:math:`\rho`) is calculated using the :func:`density` function,
from the given pressure and temperature. If `mixing_ratio` is given, the virtual
temperature correction is used, otherwise, dry air is assumed.
Parameters
----------
w: `pint.Quantity`
Vertical velocity in terms of height
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
mixing_ratio: `pint.Quantity`, optional
Mixing ratio of air
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Vertical velocity in terms of pressure (in Pascals / second)
See Also
--------
density, vertical_velocity
"""
rho = density(pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio)
return (-mpconsts.g * rho * w).to('Pa/s')
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@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='omega',
broadcast=('omega', 'pressure', 'temperature', 'mixing_ratio')
)
@check_units('[pressure]/[time]', '[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def vertical_velocity(omega, pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio=0):
r"""Calculate w from omega assuming hydrostatic conditions.
This function converts vertical velocity with respect to pressure
:math:`\left(\omega = \frac{Dp}{Dt}\right)` to that with respect to height
:math:`\left(w = \frac{Dz}{Dt}\right)` assuming hydrostatic conditions on
the synoptic scale. By Equation 7.33 in [Hobbs2006]_,
.. math:: \omega \simeq -\rho g w
so that
.. math:: w \simeq \frac{- \omega}{\rho g}
Density (:math:`\rho`) is calculated using the :func:`density` function,
from the given pressure and temperature. If `mixing_ratio` is given, the virtual
temperature correction is used, otherwise, dry air is assumed.
Parameters
----------
omega: `pint.Quantity`
Vertical velocity in terms of pressure
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Total atmospheric pressure
temperature: `pint.Quantity`
Air temperature
mixing_ratio: `pint.Quantity`, optional
Mixing ratio of air
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Vertical velocity in terms of height (in meters / second)
See Also
--------
density, vertical_velocity_pressure
"""
rho = density(pressure, temperature, mixing_ratio)
return (omega / (- mpconsts.g * rho)).to('m/s')
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@preprocess_and_wrap(wrap_like='dewpoint', broadcast=('dewpoint', 'pressure'))
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]')
def specific_humidity_from_dewpoint(pressure, dewpoint):
r"""Calculate the specific humidity from the dewpoint temperature and pressure.
Parameters
----------
dewpoint: `pint.Quantity`
Dewpoint temperature
pressure: `pint.Quantity`
Pressure
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Specific humidity
.. versionchanged:: 1.0
Changed signature from ``(dewpoint, pressure)``
See Also
--------
mixing_ratio, saturation_mixing_ratio
"""
mixing_ratio = saturation_mixing_ratio(pressure, dewpoint)
return specific_humidity_from_mixing_ratio(mixing_ratio)
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@preprocess_and_wrap()
@check_units('[pressure]', '[temperature]', '[temperature]')
def lifted_index(pressure, temperature, parcel_profile):
"""Calculate Lifted Index from the pressure temperature and parcel profile.
Lifted index formula derived from [Galway1956]_ and referenced by [DoswellSchultz2006]_:
LI = T500 - Tp500
where:
T500 is the measured temperature at 500 hPa
Tp500 is the temperature of the lifted parcel at 500 hPa
Calculation of the lifted index is defined as the temperature difference between the
observed 500 hPa temperature and the temperature of a parcel lifted from the
surface to 500 hPa.
Parameters
----------
pressure : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric pressure level(s) of interest, in order from highest to
lowest pressure
temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric temperature corresponding to pressure
parcel_profile : `pint.Quantity`
Temperature profile of the parcel
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Lifted Index
"""
# find the index for the 500 hPa pressure level.
idx = np.where(pressure == units.Quantity(500, 'hPa'))
# find the measured temperature at 500 hPa.
T500 = temperature[idx]
# find the parcel profile temperature at 500 hPa.
Tp500 = parcel_profile[idx]
# calculate the lifted index.
lifted_index = T500 - Tp500.to(units.degC)
return lifted_index
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@add_vertical_dim_from_xarray
@preprocess_and_wrap(
wrap_like='potential_temperature',
broadcast=('height', 'potential_temperature', 'u', 'v')
)
@check_units('[length]', '[temperature]', '[speed]', '[speed]')
def gradient_richardson_number(height, potential_temperature, u, v, vertical_dim=0):
r"""Calculate the gradient (or flux) Richardson number.
.. math:: Ri = (g/\theta) * \frac{\left(\partial \theta/\partial z\)}
{[\left(\partial u / \partial z\right)^2 + \left(\partial v / \partial z\right)^2}
See [Holton2004]_ pg. 121-122. As noted by [Holton2004]_, flux Richardson
number values below 0.25 indicate turbulence.
Parameters
----------
height : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric height
potential_temperature : `pint.Quantity`
Atmospheric potential temperature
u : `pint.Quantity`
X component of the wind
v : `pint.Quantity`
y component of the wind
vertical_dim : int, optional
The axis corresponding to vertical, defaults to 0. Automatically determined from
xarray DataArray arguments.
Returns
-------
`pint.Quantity`
Gradient Richardson number
"""
dthetadz = first_derivative(potential_temperature, x=height, axis=vertical_dim)
dudz = first_derivative(u, x=height, axis=vertical_dim)
dvdz = first_derivative(v, x=height, axis=vertical_dim)
return (mpconsts.g / potential_temperature) * (dthetadz / (dudz ** 2 + dvdz ** 2))