parse_angle

metpy.calc.parse_angle(input_dir)

Calculate the meteorological angle from directional text.

Works for abbrieviations or whole words (E -> 90 | South -> 180) and also is able to parse 22.5 degree angles such as ESE/East South East.

Parameters

input_dir (string or array-like) – Directional text such as west, [south-west, ne], etc.

Returns

pint.Quantity – The angle in degrees

Examples using metpy.calc.parse_angle