v0.7.0

MHKiT 0.7.0 Release Notes

This release introduces exciting new features and improvements to the MHKiT package:

• Mooring Module: We are pleased to introduce the new mooring module. This addition primarily supports outputs from MoorDyn. Within this module, users can:

  • Import data
  • Calculate lay length
  • Visualize mooring line movements in 2D and 3D with graphical animations.

  Accompanying this module is an example notebook to guide users on its functionalities.

• Dolfyn Module Revamp: The Dolfyn module has been overhauled. Enhancements include:

  • Turbulence calculation capability
  • Performance measures for tidal power as outlined in IEC/TS 6200-200.

• New Contributions: A big shoutout to our community member, @mbruggs, for adding the ability to compute surface elevation using IFFT.

• NDBC Buoy Metadata: Users can now fetch NDBC buoy metadata directly through MHKiT.

• Delft3D Module Update: Stay up to date with support for the latest Delft3D NetCDF format.

Additions

• #235
• #232
• #236
• #250
• #239
• #248

Bug Fixes

• #226
• #238

Meta/Minor Changes

• #220
• #243
• #225
• #231
• #224

Thank you to all of the contributers who helpped with this release:
@mbruggs @Graham-EGI @castillocesar @jmcvey3 @hivanov-nrel @browniea @cmichelenstrofer @akeeste @maxwelllevin @rpauly18 @ssolson