parse_angle#
- metpy.calc.parse_angle(input_dir)#
Calculate the meteorological angle from directional text.
Works for abbreviations 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 (str or Sequence[str]) – Directional text such as west, [south-west, ne], etc.
- Returns:
pint.Quantity– The angle in degrees
