x4c: Xarray for CESM

Note

If you use x4c in any way for your publications, please cite:

• Zhu, F., Levy, M., & Dobbins, B. (2025). x4c: Xarray for efficient CESM postprocessing, analysis, and visualization. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17028522

x4c is an Xarray extension that aims to support efficient and intuitive CESM output postprocessing, analysis, and visualization:

• Postprocessing features: time series generation, seasonal cycle climatology generation, etc.
• Analysis features: regrid, various of mean calculation, annualization/seasonalization, etc.
• Visualization features: timeseries, horizontal and vertical 2D spatial plots, etc.

Disclaimer: This package is still in its early stage and under active development, and its API could be changed frequently.

For more details, please refer to the documentation linked below.

Documentation

• Homepage: https://NCAR.github.io/x4c
• Installation: https://NCAR.github.io/x4c/ug-installation.html