Windy City

persist · 10-23-2002, 03:40 PM

Chicago. A time lapse visual display of wind trends from the last 3 hours.
The application will auto ping the database for new wind data every 15 minutes.

Uses php and Action script. Not finished yet, but I think it's neat so far. I still have to parse current conditions and temperature trends.

Chicago. a visual display of wind trends.

http://www.pixelplay.org/jeff/weather/

Nav · 10-24-2002, 02:05 AM

Neat app.

I like the UI too, straightforward and intuitive; got it straight away without reading anything...

Did you consider making it socket driven for realtime data? Or is that unnecessary?

Keep it up...

Cheers
Nav

persist · 10-24-2002, 12:43 PM

Thanks, it's good to know it is intuitive. This application is going to be used to perform wattage output analysis for modeling wind generator arrays on lake Michigan. This data will be used as proof that wind farms on lake Michigan are a viable energy source. So the interface will need to be clear and concise and read by people who might not have much computer knowledge.
So while the application is far from finished, at least you've confirmed that my UI is on the right track.

I had wanted it to be realtime, but the best data I could find was through the NOAA which has equipment to do that but only make 15 minute pings available to the public. So I would need administrator access to add some of my software for the socket connection.

So yes, I would love to use socket data. Barring setting up my own weather equipment atop my apartment building, I don't think it's possible at the moment.

10-23-2002, 03:40 PM	#1
persist Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 199	Windy City Chicago. A time lapse visual display of wind trends from the last 3 hours. The application will auto ping the database for new wind data every 15 minutes. Uses php and Action script. Not finished yet, but I think it's neat so far. I still have to parse current conditions and temperature trends. Chicago. a visual display of wind trends. http://www.pixelplay.org/jeff/weather/

10-24-2002, 02:05 AM	#2
Nav Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 120	Neat app. I like the UI too, straightforward and intuitive; got it straight away without reading anything... Did you consider making it socket driven for realtime data? Or is that unnecessary? Keep it up... Cheers Nav __________________ Nav--Go Visit-->

10-24-2002, 12:43 PM	#3
persist Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 199	Thanks, it's good to know it is intuitive. This application is going to be used to perform wattage output analysis for modeling wind generator arrays on lake Michigan. This data will be used as proof that wind farms on lake Michigan are a viable energy source. So the interface will need to be clear and concise and read by people who might not have much computer knowledge. So while the application is far from finished, at least you've confirmed that my UI is on the right track. I had wanted it to be realtime, but the best data I could find was through the NOAA which has equipment to do that but only make 15 minute pings available to the public. So I would need administrator access to add some of my software for the socket connection. So yes, I would love to use socket data. Barring setting up my own weather equipment atop my apartment building, I don't think it's possible at the moment. Last edited by persist; 10-24-2002 at 12:50 PM.

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