alxala123/PaleocoordinatesCalculator: Paleocoordinates Calculator v1.0.1
Abstract
Paleocoordinates Calculator v1.0.1 Paleocoordinates Calculator (PACA) is a web tool to compute paleolatitude and paleolongitude for modern geographic coordinates. It is designed for researchers and enthusiasts in paleobiogeography, paleoclimatology, and tectonics. Key Features Compute paleocoordinates for your current location. Batch process CSV files with multiple sites and geological ages. Select from multiple global tectonic models: MERDITH2021, Torsvik-Cocks 2017, MATTHEWS2016, GOLONKA, PALEOMAP, or all for comparison. Visualize rotated points on an interactive 3D globe. Download results as CSV or export the 3D scene as GLB. Included Supplementary Files validation_dataset_original.xlsx: Complete test dataset used for study validation, including 30 fossil sites with present-day coordinates, globally distributed and spanning a wide range of geological ages. validation_data_paleocoordinates.xlsx: Dataset of 150 paleocoordinates, including NAs, calculated manually using GPlates and automatically with PACA. validation_references.pdf: Detailed bibliography of the test dataset, referencing original sources. SUPPLEMENTARY TABLE 1.pdf: Detailed comparison between PACA and other apps. user_guide.pdf: Comprehensive step-by-step user guide for using Paleocoordinates Calculator. template_sample_case.csv: Downloadable template to help users align their data with the required structure. results_sample_case_PACA.csv: A sample output file that allows users to see exactly how the reconstructed results will be formatted. .glb paleomaps: 3D paleogeographic maps adapted from the Scotese PALEOMAP Project (). These files provided in our repository constitute an adaptation (2D to 3D conversion, as described in the Methods section) of the original maps from the PALEOMAP project and are licensed under CC BY 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 30 March 2026