# Analysis Tools

## Overview

This page describes the tools and utilities available for analyzing MPAS CPTP decadal simulation data.

## Available Tools

### Data Processing
Tools for processing raw model output:
- Data extraction utilities
- Format conversion tools
- Regridding tools

### Visualization
Tools for creating visualizations:
- Plotting scripts
- Interactive viewers
- Animation generators

### Statistical Analysis
Tools for statistical analysis:
- Time series analysis
- Spatial statistics
- Ensemble statistics

## Installation

### Requirements
- Python 3.x
- Required packages:
  - numpy
  - xarray
  - matplotlib
  - cartopy
  - netCDF4

### Setup
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone [repository-url]

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
```

## Usage Examples

### Basic Data Loading
```python
import xarray as xr

# Load MPAS output
ds = xr.open_dataset('path/to/mpas_output.nc')
```

### Creating Plots
```python
# Example plotting code
```

### Running Analysis Scripts
```bash
# Command line examples
```

## Custom Analysis

Guidelines for developing custom analysis workflows:
- Best practices
- Code templates
- Contributing analysis tools

## Support

For help with analysis tools:
- Check the FAQ
- Submit an issue
- Contact the development team