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
