Remove value-based coloring from tracks in spatial_overview #565
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The spatial_overview plot previously colored track observations by their values using a "Reds" colormap. This was confusing because: - There was no colorbar or legend explaining what the colors meant - The purpose of spatial_overview is to show WHERE observations are, not WHAT values they contain Track observations now use a uniform color (matplotlib's default cycle), consistent with how point observations are displayed.
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It would be nice with more info that just points, but I agree that it would probably require more explanation or configuration. I accept the removal.
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Summary
spatial_overviewnow use a uniform color instead of being colored by their valuesspatial_overviewis to show where observations are located, not what values they containThis change will make it easier to remove/refactor the confusing
Comparer._to_observation()(Looking at the plot, it would be nice to have an option to exclude data outside the model domain, but we'll ignore that for now)
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