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name=MCD_Visualizer
qgisMinimumVersion=3.10
description=Mars Climate Database (MCD) visualizer in QGIS
version=0.2
author=David Sánchez
email=david.sanchezruiz@edu.uah.es
license=GNU GPLv3
license_file=LICENSE

about=<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>

tracker=https://github.com/davidsr21/mcd_visualizer/issues
repository=https://github.com/davidsr21/mcd_visualizer
homepage=https://github.com/davidsr21/mcd_visualizer

hasProcessingProvider=no
tags=python, mars, planetary, climate, atmosphere, netcdf, meteorology, mcd
category=Plugins
icon=icon.png
experimental=True
deprecated=False
server=False