Dictionary and Xarray Data Arrays
This unit focuses on organizing and structuring multi-dimensional scientific data using dictionaries and Xarray DataArrays. You will learn how to use Python dictionaries to store metadata and experimental parameters as key-value pairs, making your data self-documenting and easier to manage. The unit then introduces Xarray, a library that extends Numpy’s capabilities and facilitates working with labeled multi-dimensional arrays. You’ll learn how to create DataArrays with named dimensions and coordinates, extract and filter data efficiently, and perform operations on complex datasets while maintaining meaningful labels.