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Mars Climate Database (MCD) visualizer in QGIS
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<h3>MCD Visualizer for QGIS</h3> <p>This plugin allows you to visualize NetCDF data from the LMD Mars Climate Database (MCD) directly in QGIS. Features include 2D Map interpolation, vertical profiles, and temporal evolution analysis.</p> <p><b>⚠️ CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS (READ BEFORE INSTALLING):</b></p> <p><b>1. External Data Path:</b></p> <p>Due to license restrictions, this plugin <b>DOES NOT include the MCD data</b>. You must have a local copy of the Mars Climate Database (v5 or v6).</p> <p>On the first run, you must point the plugin to your local <b>'data'</b> folder. This folder MUST contain ALL the following subdirectories:</p> <ul> <li><b>Scenarios:</b> <code>clim_aveEUV</code>, <code>cold</code>, <code>warm</code>, <code>strm</code></li> <li><b>Martian Years:</b> <code>MY24</code>, <code>MY25</code>, <code>MY26</code>, <code>MY27</code>, <code>MY28</code>, <code>MY29</code>, <code>MY30</code>, <code>MY31</code>, <code>MY32</code>, <code>MY33</code>, <code>MY34</code>, <code>MY35</code></li> </ul> <p><b>2. Python Libraries:</b></p> <p>This plugin requires <b>xarray</b> and <b>netCDF4</b>. Install them via OSGeo4W Shell (Windows) or Terminal:</p> <p><code>pip install xarray netCDF4</code></p> <p>For a detailed guide on installing Python packages in QGIS for Windows, see: <a href="https://landscapearchaeology.org/2018/installing-python-packages-in-qgis-3-for-windows/">this guide</a>.</p>
| Author | David Sánchez |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 568 |
| Latest version | 0.2 (experimental) |
| Last updated | 2026-08-08 (69 days ago) |
| Min QGIS | 3.10.0 |
| Max QGIS | 3.99.0 |
| QGIS 4 ready | No |
| Maintenance | Active |
| Categories | Raster & terrain, Database |
| Tags | planetary, climate, atmosphere, meteorology, mars, netcdf, python, mcd |
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