Initial Release of SynSatiPy

SynSatiPy is a python interface that allows to read atmospheric 3d data and derived synthetic satellite imagery from this data. It used the RTTOV library and builds on its class-based approach.

Current Features:

• several model input interfaces exist:

  • ICON with flavors "ifces2", "ocrestra"
  • ERA5 data
  • direct input of xarray datasets (with correct variable naming and units)
  • regional cutouts + cutouts based on zenith angle possible

• observational sensors:

  • only SEVIRI currently

• workflow aspects:

  • lazy data handling with dask
  • chunking of input data from memory efficiency
  • netcdf4 data output