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Project Scope

CubeDynamics focuses on representing and analyzing spatiotemporal data cubes with a consistent grammar. The goal is to make cube-based analysis explicit, reproducible, and scalable.

What this package does

  • Provides a grammar (pipes and verbs) for spatiotemporal analysis
  • Supplies ready-to-use verbs for common climate and ecological operations
  • Supports streaming through large datasets via VirtualCubes
  • Documents semantic expectations for spatial and temporal dimensions

What this package does not do

  • Replace xarray, dask, or the broader scientific Python stack
  • Serve as a catalog for every dataset; it assumes you bring or point to data sources
  • Provide interactive dashboards; visualization hooks focus on inspection and figure generation
  • Guarantee statistical interpretation; domain expertise is required for appropriate use of verbs
  • Enforce data governance or access controls

If your workflow needs capabilities outside this scope, consider composing CubeDynamics with other tools that specialize in those areas.