AntADatabase
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SQL database for the AntArchitecture Community Data
AntADatabase is a Python package providing efficient access to Internal Reflecting Horizons (isochrones) data across Antarctica. Designed for ice sheet modelers, it offers fast, memory-efficient data structures to constrain models with published IRH data.
Key Features
- SQL Indexing: Fast querying of IRH data by dataset, institute, project, age, region, basin, variable, or flight ID
- HDF5 Storage: Data stored in HDF5 format for optimal read performance
- Plotting Tools: Built-in visualization functions for quick data exploration
- Lazy Data Generation: Generate data for later use
Data Variables
Each dataset contains (when available):
PSX,PSY: CoordinatesDistance: Along-track distanceIRH_DEPTH: Internal Reflecting Horizon depthIRH_NUM: Number of traced IRHs per pointICE_THK: Ice thicknessSURF_ELEV: Surface elevationBED_ELEV: Bed elevation
Installation
pip install anta_database
For the latest development version:
pip install git+https://github.com/antoinehermant/anta_database.git
Quick Start
from anta_database import Database
# Initialize database (contact maintainer for data access)
db = Database("/path/to/AntADatabase/")
# Query data by various criteria
db.query(dataset="Cavitte_2020", age=10000)
# Visualize data
db.plot.var(title="My IRH Data")
Documentation
Full documentation and examples are available on the Home Page.
Data Access
The database files are not publicly hosted. Please contact antoine.hermant@unibe.ch to request access to the data.
Support
- Issues: Report bugs or request features on GitHub Issues
- Contact: antoine.hermant@unibe.ch
Citation
If you use this tool in your work, please cite this repository and the original data sources using their provided DOIs.
Acknowledgments
Developed as part of the CHARIBDIS project (Swiss National Science Foundation grant no. 211542).
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