support xarray.Dataset as input to get_cartopy and getvar
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enhancement
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- Python
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Description
it would be great if the get_cartopy and getvar functions would accept a xarray.Dataset as var input. Obviously, this can only work properly if the Dataset was loaded with a standard xarray.open_dataset call and the metadata were not modified, but still, it would be very convenient.
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
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Research direction
Start by locating the get_cartopy and getvar entry points and reviewing how they currently handle var inputs. Compare that path with metadata produced by a standard xarray.open_dataset call. Done means both functions accept an unmodified xarray.Dataset where the required metadata are available, while existing inputs continue to work.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- data
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100