Add scalar dot gradient#1500
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Pull request overview
Adds a new vector-calculus helper on UxDataArray to compute the dot product between a (u, v) vector field and the gradient of a scalar field q, addressing issue #539.
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- Implement
UxDataArray.scalardotgradient(v, q)to computeu * dq/dx + v * dq/dyfor 1D face-centered fields with validation. - Add tests that (a) verify the dot product uses the expected gradient components and (b) rejects misaligned face indexes (no silent realignment).
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
uxarray/core/dataarray.py |
Adds the scalardotgradient method with input validation, alignment, and output metadata. |
test/core/test_vector_calculus.py |
Adds MPAS-Ocean-focused tests for scalardotgradient, including a mocked-gradient correctness test and a misalignment error test. |
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Adds UxDataArray.scalardotgradient for computing the dot product between a vector field and scalar-field gradient. Closes #539.