Function sounding_analysis::dcape

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pub fn dcape(snd: &Sounding) -> Result<(ParcelProfile, f64, f64)>
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Downdraft CAPE.

Defined as the net area between a parcel descended moist adiabatically from the level of the lowest theta-e in the lowest 400 hPa of the sounding.

Returns the profile, downdraft cape, and downrush temperature in a tuple.