Wanmei L ππ°οΈ
@mapsbyw.com
Science Data Visualizer | Seeking Next Opportunity | Former NASA Earth Observatory ππ°πΊ | UCLA Alumni π | Award-Winning Cartographer π§ | ποΈ President of Women in GIS
8οΈβ£ Used IrfanView to batch-rename frames into frame_0001, frame_0002, etc. (Preferred format for Adobe Premiere Pro) π’
9οΈβ£ Used Adobe Premiere Pro to create the frame animation and export an MP4 π¬
π 107 GB
π§° 4 softwares
π ~6,000 files laterβ¦...an animation was born! 5/5
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
8οΈβ£ Used IrfanView to batch-rename frames into frame_0001, frame_0002, etc. (Preferred format for Adobe Premiere Pro) π’
9οΈβ£ Used Adobe Premiere Pro to create the frame animation and export an MP4 π¬
π 107 GB
π§° 4 softwares
π ~6,000 files laterβ¦...an animation was born! 5/5
4οΈβ£ Developed script # 3 to batch-export each NetCDF to its own PNG, plus all base layers as a single PNG π€
5οΈβ£ Batch-imported all PNGs into Adobe Photoshop π·
6οΈβ£ Added text, labels, and a legend in Photoshop βοΈ
7οΈβ£ Developed script # 4 to batch-export each frame with text and legend applied π€
4/5
5οΈβ£ Batch-imported all PNGs into Adobe Photoshop π·
6οΈβ£ Added text, labels, and a legend in Photoshop βοΈ
7οΈβ£ Developed script # 4 to batch-export each frame with text and legend applied π€
4/5
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
4οΈβ£ Developed script # 3 to batch-export each NetCDF to its own PNG, plus all base layers as a single PNG π€
5οΈβ£ Batch-imported all PNGs into Adobe Photoshop π·
6οΈβ£ Added text, labels, and a legend in Photoshop βοΈ
7οΈβ£ Developed script # 4 to batch-export each frame with text and legend applied π€
4/5
5οΈβ£ Batch-imported all PNGs into Adobe Photoshop π·
6οΈβ£ Added text, labels, and a legend in Photoshop βοΈ
7οΈβ£ Developed script # 4 to batch-export each frame with text and legend applied π€
4/5
Hereβs the workflow I used to create this animation π
1οΈβ£ Developed script # 1 with an LLM to automatically download ~800 NetCDF files from the web π»
2οΈβ£ Developed script # 2 to batch-load all NetCDFs (with a specific layer) into QGIS πΊοΈ
3οΈβ£ Symbolized the layers π¨ 3/5
1οΈβ£ Developed script # 1 with an LLM to automatically download ~800 NetCDF files from the web π»
2οΈβ£ Developed script # 2 to batch-load all NetCDFs (with a specific layer) into QGIS πΊοΈ
3οΈβ£ Symbolized the layers π¨ 3/5
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Hereβs the workflow I used to create this animation π
1οΈβ£ Developed script # 1 with an LLM to automatically download ~800 NetCDF files from the web π»
2οΈβ£ Developed script # 2 to batch-load all NetCDFs (with a specific layer) into QGIS πΊοΈ
3οΈβ£ Symbolized the layers π¨ 3/5
1οΈβ£ Developed script # 1 with an LLM to automatically download ~800 NetCDF files from the web π»
2οΈβ£ Developed script # 2 to batch-load all NetCDFs (with a specific layer) into QGIS πΊοΈ
3οΈβ£ Symbolized the layers π¨ 3/5
Since getting laid off in October, Iβve been using some unexpected downtime to focus on professional development and add new skills to my resume
One area I really wanted to improve on was getting more comfortable automating repetitive tasks through coding, with the help of large language model 2/5
One area I really wanted to improve on was getting more comfortable automating repetitive tasks through coding, with the help of large language model 2/5
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Since getting laid off in October, Iβve been using some unexpected downtime to focus on professional development and add new skills to my resume
One area I really wanted to improve on was getting more comfortable automating repetitive tasks through coding, with the help of large language model 2/5
One area I really wanted to improve on was getting more comfortable automating repetitive tasks through coding, with the help of large language model 2/5
Mappy New Year! πΊοΈ Kicking off 2026 with this triple polar vortex animation
#Geospatial #GIS #GISChat #DataVisualization #Automation
#Geospatial #GIS #GISChat #DataVisualization #Automation
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Mappy New Year! πΊοΈ Kicking off 2026 with this triple polar vortex animation
#Geospatial #GIS #GISChat #DataVisualization #Automation
#Geospatial #GIS #GISChat #DataVisualization #Automation
Reposted by Wanmei L ππ°οΈ
This is pretty cool.
I wonder how this might be used to do better climate work β e.g., for addressing emissions linked to buildings, and mapping infrastructure for climate adaptation work?
interestingengineering.com/innovation/f...
I wonder how this might be used to do better climate work β e.g., for addressing emissions linked to buildings, and mapping infrastructure for climate adaptation work?
interestingengineering.com/innovation/f...
World's buildings mapped for the first time in high-resolution 3D map
Technical University of Munich researchers have just unveiled GlobalBuildingAtlas, a new 3D map that captures every building on the planet.
interestingengineering.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This is pretty cool.
I wonder how this might be used to do better climate work β e.g., for addressing emissions linked to buildings, and mapping infrastructure for climate adaptation work?
interestingengineering.com/innovation/f...
I wonder how this might be used to do better climate work β e.g., for addressing emissions linked to buildings, and mapping infrastructure for climate adaptation work?
interestingengineering.com/innovation/f...
November 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 24: Places and Names (Miniature Globes Edition)
Todayβs submission is a replica of the Erdapfel, the oldest surviving terrestrial globe. This historical map captures the state of geographical knowledge in 1492, just before new discoveries that would reshape the world.
Todayβs submission is a replica of the Erdapfel, the oldest surviving terrestrial globe. This historical map captures the state of geographical knowledge in 1492, just before new discoveries that would reshape the world.
November 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 24: Places and Names (Miniature Globes Edition)
Todayβs submission is a replica of the Erdapfel, the oldest surviving terrestrial globe. This historical map captures the state of geographical knowledge in 1492, just before new discoveries that would reshape the world.
Todayβs submission is a replica of the Erdapfel, the oldest surviving terrestrial globe. This historical map captures the state of geographical knowledge in 1492, just before new discoveries that would reshape the world.
Classic OSM map in every Etsy Store www.linkedin.com/posts/derek-... 8/
#30daymapchallenge #maps | Derek Duah Akohene Tetteh
#30daymapchallenge Day 23 - Process
For todayβs theme, I'm sharing the steps I took to create one of the maps for this challenge.
Hereβs how to create this map in QGIS, in 9 easy steps:
#maps
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Classic OSM map in every Etsy Store www.linkedin.com/posts/derek-... 8/
How to use Climate Engine API to calculate Growing Degree Days (GDD) for any region. www.linkedin.com/posts/climat... 7/
#30daymapchallenge #earthobservations #remotesensing #climate #mapping #climateengine #earthengine #agriculture | ClimateEngine.org
For Day 23 of the #30DayMapChallenge, weβre highlighting how the Climate Engine API makes it easy to calculate and map Growing Degree Days (GDD) for any region. With a single workflow, you can pull te...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
How to use Climate Engine API to calculate Growing Degree Days (GDD) for any region. www.linkedin.com/posts/climat... 7/
From Satellite Pixels to Lego Bricks: Reimagining Google Earth Engine Images
medium.com/@jamestanson... 6/
medium.com/@jamestanson... 6/
From Satellite Pixels to Lego Bricks: Reimagining Google Earth Engine Images
Transform satellite imagery from Google Earth Engine into a Legoβstyle map using QGIS
medium.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
From Satellite Pixels to Lego Bricks: Reimagining Google Earth Engine Images
medium.com/@jamestanson... 6/
medium.com/@jamestanson... 6/
How to Animate Wind Data in QGIS by Chiara Phillips www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-an... 5/
How to Animate Wind Data in QGIS
Too busy to read? Here's my 5-minute Youtube Tutorial instead! Data download Download Natural Earth ocean, country, shaded relief, and populated places layers: https://www.naturalearthdata.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
How to Animate Wind Data in QGIS by Chiara Phillips www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-an... 5/
Species Distribution Modeling with R by Josh Carrell rpubs.com/GeospatialEc... 4/
RPubs - Species Distribution Modeling
rpubs.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Species Distribution Modeling with R by Josh Carrell rpubs.com/GeospatialEc... 4/
How to create Joy Plot Map in QGIS antonioantoine.com/2025/11/23/c... by @aasmith.bsky.social 3/
Create a Joy Plot Map in QGIS
In this Workflow, I will show you how I created a Joy Plot style map from the 2025 30DayMapChallenge. There are multiple ways to achieve this; however, this method worked best for me. Tools Needed β¦
antonioantoine.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
How to create Joy Plot Map in QGIS antonioantoine.com/2025/11/23/c... by @aasmith.bsky.social 3/
Gotta start with @geo-coe.bsky.social's REM tutorial: dancoecarto.com/creating-rem... 2/
Dan Coe Carto - Creating REMs in QGIS with the IDW Method
Daniel Coe's cartographic portfolio. This site encompasses mapping and geo-centric design projects both big and small, personal and professional.Β My cartographic interests include geologic and geomorp...
dancoecarto.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Gotta start with @geo-coe.bsky.social's REM tutorial: dancoecarto.com/creating-rem... 2/
#30DayMapChallenge: Day 23's theme was "Process", here are several interesting spatial tutorials that came across my feeds β¬οΈ 1/
#cartography #GIS #remotesensing #GIStutorials #GISChat
#cartography #GIS #remotesensing #GIStutorials #GISChat
November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
#30DayMapChallenge: Day 23's theme was "Process", here are several interesting spatial tutorials that came across my feeds β¬οΈ 1/
#cartography #GIS #remotesensing #GIStutorials #GISChat
#cartography #GIS #remotesensing #GIStutorials #GISChat
An excellent compilation of portfolios from cartographers working in the news-media industry β‘οΈ juanchiparra.github.io/data-folks/
#gischat #cartography
#gischat #cartography
Data Folks
A curated list of awesome information designers
juanchiparra.github.io
November 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
An excellent compilation of portfolios from cartographers working in the news-media industry β‘οΈ juanchiparra.github.io/data-folks/
#gischat #cartography
#gischat #cartography
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 21: Icon (Miniature Globes Edition)
Today's submission is a miniature replica of the giant globe at ESRI headquarters!
#handcrafted #mappycraft #cartography
Today's submission is a miniature replica of the giant globe at ESRI headquarters!
#handcrafted #mappycraft #cartography
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 21: Icon (Miniature Globes Edition)
Today's submission is a miniature replica of the giant globe at ESRI headquarters!
#handcrafted #mappycraft #cartography
Today's submission is a miniature replica of the giant globe at ESRI headquarters!
#handcrafted #mappycraft #cartography
Are you interested in learning how to make animated maps in QGIS and Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere? Check out Chiara's fantastic tutorial on Youtube! lnkd.in/gyRuKVDH
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Are you interested in learning how to make animated maps in QGIS and Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere? Check out Chiara's fantastic tutorial on Youtube! lnkd.in/gyRuKVDH
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 20: Water (Miniature Globes Edition)
Today's submission is a miniature replica of the 2024 Spring Phytoplankton Bloom map created by Chiara Phillips, as seen in Copernicus Marine Services' March 2025 webinar, lnkd.in/gphFw428
#mappycraft #handcrafted #gischat
Today's submission is a miniature replica of the 2024 Spring Phytoplankton Bloom map created by Chiara Phillips, as seen in Copernicus Marine Services' March 2025 webinar, lnkd.in/gphFw428
#mappycraft #handcrafted #gischat
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
#30DayMapChallenge | Day 20: Water (Miniature Globes Edition)
Today's submission is a miniature replica of the 2024 Spring Phytoplankton Bloom map created by Chiara Phillips, as seen in Copernicus Marine Services' March 2025 webinar, lnkd.in/gphFw428
#mappycraft #handcrafted #gischat
Today's submission is a miniature replica of the 2024 Spring Phytoplankton Bloom map created by Chiara Phillips, as seen in Copernicus Marine Services' March 2025 webinar, lnkd.in/gphFw428
#mappycraft #handcrafted #gischat