HydroCode

Extracting the land area grids from NetCDF file using MATLAB

In hydrological and climatological studies, handling large datasets such as those stored in NetCDF (Network Common Data Form) format is common. This blog post guides you through the process of…

How to make a Spatial Colormap using Python?

Creating high-quality spatial colormaps for research can be challenging, especially when existing tools don’t quite meet the demands for customization and visual quality. While MATLAB is a powerful tool, it…

Weather and Climate

Understanding Aridity Across the United States: An Insightful Look at the Aridity Index

Introduction The concept of aridity and its quantification through the Aridity Index (AI) is crucial for understanding regional climatic conditions, especially in the context of global climate change. The Aridity…

What is the Difference Between Convective Rainfall and Low-Pressure Rainfall ?

Convective Rainfall: Formation: Convective rainfall occurs when the ground heats up, causing the air near the surface to warm and rise. As this warm air rises, it cools and condenses,…