geopandas
K-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills
GeoPandas extends pandas to enable powerful spatial operations on vector data. It is essential for tasks in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), allowing users to read, write, and analyze multiple formats like GeoJSON, Shapefile, and GeoPackage. Key functionalities include spatial joins, calculating geometric properties (e.g., area, buffer), reprojecting coordinates (CRS management), and creating interactive choropleth maps.
Use it for advanced spatial analysis, such as overlay operations, dissolving boundaries, and nearest neighbor lookups across different datasets.