/compBuoy

Software for the validation of vertical profiles of oceanic parameters

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Software for the validation of vertical profiles of oceanic parameters (compBuoy)

Version 1.5

Release date

February, 28th 2023

DOI

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Description

Matlab package for the validation of vertical profiles of ocean parameters through the Mann-Whitney, t-test and Fisher statistical tests; compares data from moored buoys such as: PIRATA/RAMA/TAO/TRITON with analysis and reanalysis datasets.

How to install

Matlab 2021b compatible software

  • Open Matlab
  • Go to APP tab
  • Click on the "Install App" button
  • Select the compBuoy.mlappinstall file
  • In the Install dialog click on the "Install" button

How to run

Type in the Matlab command window:

>> compBuoy <Enter>

or Find compBuoy in the APP tab of Matlab.

What's new in compBuoy?

v1.5

  • Added comparison methods: BIAS, Scatter index and RMSE.
  • New colormaps

v1.1

  • Customization of the title and fonts of the figure

Cite as

Varona, Humberto L., Noriega, Carlos, Araujo, Julia, Lira, Simone M. A., & Araujo, Moacyr (2023). Software for the validation of vertical profiles of oceanic parameters (compBuoy). (1.5). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7692281