dispersion

echopype.metrics.dispersion(ds: Dataset, range_label='echo_range') → DataArray

Calculates the inertia (I) [unit: m^-2].

This quantity measures dispersion or spread of backscatter from the center of mass.

Parameters

dsxr.Dataset

range_labelstr

Name of an xarray DataArray in ds containing echo_range information.

Returns

xr.DataArray