Explore the best free and open source tools for climate, weather and Earth-science data analysis, visualisation and scientific workflows.
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Category: Scientific
SunPy – Python tools for solar physics data analysis
SunPy is a Python package providing core facilities for accessing, loading, manipulating and analysing solar physics data.
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pychemqt – chemical engineering process simulator
pychemqt is a Python and Qt chemical engineering application for process simulation, thermodynamic calculations, equipment design, and scientific tools.
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Gammapy – analyse gamma-ray astronomy data
Gammapy is a Python package for analysing gamma-ray astronomy data. It builds on NumPy, SciPy and Astropy
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jdaviz – interactive astronomical data visualisation and analysis tools
jdaviz is a suite of interactive astronomical data visualisation and analysis tools
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Gnuastro – manipulate and analyse astronomical data
Gnuastro is a collection of command-line programs and libraries for manipulating and analysing astronomical data.
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14 Best Free and Open Source GUI Weather Tools
Here’s our verdict on the best GUI weather tools. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.
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Aliza MS – medical imaging and DICOM viewer
Aliza MS is a free DICOM viewer with 2D and 3D imaging, volume rendering, MPR, RTSTRUCT support, de-identification, and metadata tools.
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15 Best Free and Open Source Natural Language Processing Tools
Natural language processing (NLP) is a field of computer science, artificial intelligence, and computational linguistics concerned with the interactions between computers and human (natural) languages.
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KmPlot – mathematical function plotter
KmPlot is a mathematical function plotter that can draw graphs of functions together with their integrals and derivatives.
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FIPS – OpenGL-based FITS image viewer
FIPS is an OpenGL-accelerated FITS image viewer offering responsive zooming, panning, level adjustment and broad 2D FITS support.
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16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Satellite Tools
This roundup focuses on Linux software that let you track artificial satellites from your Linux terminal and desktop.
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SatX – live 3D satellite and space debris tracker
SatX is a desktop satellite tracker that visualises artificial satellites and space debris on an interactive 3D globe.
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8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Econometric Software
Econometrics is the application of statistical or quantitative methods to understand economic issues and test theories, and models.
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8 Best Free and Open Source Virtual Globes
There are a number of free and open source applications for Linux which are credible alternatives to Google Earth.
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7 Best Free and Open Source Geophysics, Seismology and Earthquake Engineering Tools
Geophysics, seismology, seismic analysis, earthquake hazard, and engineering simulation.
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16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Data Science Notebook Software
A notebook interface is a virtual collaborative environment which contains computer code and rich text elements. Here’s the best free notebook software.
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Supercell Wx – advanced desktop weather radar viewer
Supercell Wx is an advanced desktop weather radar viewer designed for monitoring current and historical weather events.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Geology and Earth-Surface Science Tools
Discover the best free and open source geology and Earth-surface science tools for mapping, modelling, visualization and surveying.
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Atmos Weather – cross-platform weather client
Atmos Weather is a cross-platform weather client for checking forecasts and receiving severe weather alerts across the United States.
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