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Explore `cdo` support

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Description

cd2es (https://joss.theoj.org/papers/10.21105/joss.07541) includes cdo support for handling weather datasets.

We could explore to employ cdo for remapping or interpolation, rather than going about using our own methods. Might make some functions leaner or/and more efficient.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked cd2es paper and the existing atlite code paths for remapping and interpolation. No files or tests are named in the issue; define which functions could use cdo, compare its suitability with the current methods, and document the expected efficiency or simplification before implementing.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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