Meteorology, Climate and Python - Desperately Trying to Forget Technical Details

Explore the intersection of meteorology, climate science, and Python programming in this 49-minute EuroPython 2011 conference talk. Delve into the speaker's journey of simplifying complex technical details while addressing the challenges of scientific programming. Learn about the development of a specialized language for meteorological applications, including directive behaviors, argument checking, and plotting techniques. Gain insights into the Plot-Curve Model for documentation and discover how Python can be leveraged to create efficient tools for climate and weather analysis. Examine the decision-making process behind language design choices and their impact on scientific workflows. Conclude with a gallery showcasing practical applications and reflections on the future of Python in meteorology and climate science.

Intro
Background
History
Thoughts (2)
Decisions (1)
Choices (2)
Purpose of the talk
The language
The directive
Argument checking
Directive specialisation
Directive behaviour
Plotting
Document - Plot-Curve Model
Gallery
Conclusion