12-07, 18:30–19:00 (UTC), Data Track
Climate change projections and analyses are one of many processes that require not only sound scientific approaches, but also scalable and efficient algorithms due to the data-intensive nature of climate science.
Xclim is a cutting-edge climate analysis library built using xarray and dask to solve real problems in climate change analysis and processing, offering tools such as climate model ensemble selection and bias adjustment, climate data health check-ups, in addition to the ability to calculate more than 150 relevant climate indicators over enormous databases.
Developed with user-friendliness in mind, Xclim serves as the backbone of Environment and Climate Change Canada's ClimateData.ca platform.
Join us to explore Xclim's capabilities and follow a typical workflow, transforming vast climate datasets into actionable climate insights.
Xclim is a climate analysis library developed by Ouranos since 2018, with funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada. It forms the core of the ClimateData.ca climate data analysis platform, offering customizable climate indicators for Canadian climate projections.
Xclim was created to address key challenges in climate change data processing, including handling terabyte- and petabyte-scale model outputs, tailoring indicators for specific industries affected by climate change, and providing statistically relevant information for non-specialists seeking to understand climate impacts.
Leveraging the power of xarray and dask, xclim equips researchers with unique tools, including climate model ensemble selection, bias adjustment, climate data quality checks, adherence to Climate and Forecast Convention standards, and the ability to compute over 150 pertinent climate indicators across vast datasets.
Whether you're an experienced climate scientist or new to the field, this presentation offers valuable insights into harnessing xclim to unlock the potential of climate data, enabling data-driven decisions and contributing to a sustainable future.
No previous knowledge expected
Trevor James Smith is a climate change research software developer in Montreal, Quebec. He holds a B.Sc. Hons. in Environnmental Sciences and Political Science and an M.Sc. in Geography, Planning and Environmental Studies from Concordia University. Trevor has worked in various fields as a contract researcher examing Canadian telecommunication infrastructure, indigenous-led GIS/mapping initiatives, and environmental disaster hazard and risk mapping. For the past 5 years, he has been a member of the climate platforms, data, and operations team at Ouranos Inc.
Physical oceanography grad that became a climate science specialist and scientific developer.