GMT6 The GMT Team
winget install --id=GenericMappingTools.gmt -e GMT is an open-source collection of command-line tools for manipulating geographic and Cartesian data sets (including filtering, trend fitting, gridding, projecting, etc.) and producing high-quality illustrations ranging from simple x–y plots via contour maps to artificially illuminated surfaces and 3D perspective views. It supports many map projections and transformations and includes supporting data such as coastlines, rivers, and political boundaries and optionally country polygons.
GMT6 is a comprehensive collection of command-line tools designed for manipulating geographic and Cartesian data sets and producing high-quality scientific illustrations. The software enables users to perform tasks such as filtering, trend fitting, gridding, projecting, and generating visualizations ranging from simple x–y plots to complex 3D perspective views.
Key Features:
- Extensive support for map projections and transformations.
- Tools for processing data, including filtering, gridding, and trend analysis.
- High-resolution visualization capabilities, such as contour maps, shaded relief, and 3D perspectives.
- Inclusion of supporting datasets like coastlines, rivers, political boundaries, and optionally country polygons.
- Open-source software under the LGPL license, ensuring accessibility and flexibility.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for researchers in Earth, Ocean, and Planetary sciences, GMT6 is a powerful tool for data analysis, visualization, and publication-quality figure creation. It supports workflows for scientific research, enabling users to generate custom displays, animations, and scripts for efficient data processing. The software’s flexibility and customization options make it a valuable asset for academic and professional settings.