CalcPlotAnomaly: A set of functions in MATLAB for the computation and plotting of anomalies of oceanographic and meteorological parameters

• Published in: Software impacts 2022-12, Vol.14, p.100448, Article 100448
• Main Authors: Varona, H.L., Lira, S.M.A., Araujo, M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Anomaly computation; Meteorology; Oceanography; Time series
• ISSN: 2665-9638; 2665-9638
• DOI: 10.1016/j.simpa.2022.100448

CalcPlotAnomaly is a set of source code functions implemented in MATLAB and compatible with Octave, these functions are used for the computation of oceanographic (physical and biogeochemical), and meteorological parameter anomalies that are used by geoscientists and decision-makers. They use as input time-ordered data from observed data (in situ, satellite, or radar) and interannual model outputs (raw data, analysis, or reanalysis). These anomalies can be computed over the whole period, by months or seasons. Also included are functions for plotting anomalies in the form of time series. •An Octave-compatible MATLAB code for computing anomalies over whole time periods, months and seasons.•CalcPlotAnomaly functions include time series and grids in the anomaly computation.•The computation results can be plotted with CalcPlotAnomaly.•CalcPlotAnomaly is a system that can be used in decision-making to minimize the impact of natural disasters.