NEW: Map potential at given point time series

[carleyjmartin]

New Feature

Name: potential_time_series

module: map.py

package: plotting

Scope

Dan recently made a new function to calculate the potential at a given latitude and longitude by using the spherical harmonics set out in map files for a given time. Do we want to give the function either geo or mag position?

What will the feature do? This will plot a time series for the data calcualted in this way.

What will the feature not do?

Description

This has been asked for by two people separately and is a minor code addition so should be easy and fill a need.

pyDARN Checklist

• Does this fit within pyDARN's scope?
• Is this a minor change i.e., new small utility function?
• Is this a major change i.e., new plotting function?
• Do you need help developing it?
• Have you created a pyDARN GitHub project to show the tasks needed to be done?

Development help

Dan or I can develop it, but always open to help!

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However, if you are able to provide some time and help, the community will try to aid you the best way they can in making your feature possible.

If you need help please indicate what expertise you are looking for:

• developer help with design and integration of code
• scientific help with ensuring what you develop is scientifically correct/accurate
• project management to help organize what steps need to be taken to make this possible

Please also provide any other information you may need help with not including testing/reviewers of code

User Interface

pydarn.Map.potential_time_series(datetime_start, datetime_end, [mlat,mlon])

Extra Notes

Please provide any other details about this feature

• publications
• GitHub link of code in another language or in python
• examples you may have seen that you will like to incorportate - data visuals
• potential solutions to current/future problems