UAVWeather.com (aka PhantomWeather.com)

[IflyinWY]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

I'll bet CloudsNeverDie is pooped. You folks gave him/her a good workout today.

As previously stated, real-time software development, WOW.
That's how to sell a new product.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Thats the great part, he is offering up his fantastic creation for free use. We need more developers like him furthering the hobby with helpful kindness.

 

[CloudsNeverDie]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Thanks for your kind words guys! Tell your friends

Continuing the spirit of real-time software development, I just fixed the cookie / session issue, so it should remember your ZIP code forever now.

 

[Spiritskeeper]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Clouds do you know Java? Android development should be pretty straight forward if you get around to it.

This is awesome. Thank you.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Until an iOS app materializes you can do these steps to add an icon to your home screen on your Apple devices.

 

[Spiritskeeper]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Until an iOS app materializes you can do these steps to add an icon to your home screen on your Apple devices.

+1. Done. I forgot about this.

 

[edonovanl]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

CloudsNeverDie - first, really like your handle! I am very impressed with your work, really nice job! Great idea and cool attitude you have going!

My favorite thing is that I can adjust the filters so everything is green and I can fly every day! LOVE IT!

 

[ianwood]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

I would recommend you change the default K index threshold. Anything below 7 should not be a problem.

 

[CloudsNeverDie]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Thanks guys! I'll think about the Kp index threshold, will try to do some research to find out exactly what level is safe.

I'm announcing a major upgrade this morning: it now works internationally, not just for US ZIP codes. It uses Google Maps for geocoding, so any address that works in Google Maps will work on PhantomWeather.com. Enjoy!

 

[edonovanl]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

I've a question about the wind chill numbers - I live in Florida so it's hard for me to relate to wind chill, but I thought the effect of wind chill would be lower than the actual temp. Maybe I don't understand...

 

[CloudsNeverDie]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Good observation! I just noticed the wind chill equation I was using is only valid when it's 10 deg C or below and when the wind speed is above 3mph. Fixed!

 

[dtitus6297]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

What does the kp actually stand for? Sorry if I'm dumb

 

[jflyer3]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Nice work, CloudsNeverDie. Bookmarked. It's been a while since I checked but I think Google allows you a few thousand geocode hits per day.

Here's a suggestion for your job jar: Plots! Use the highcharts.com charting javascript API to embed graphs of your various metrics over time. For example, you could plot temp, wind, Kp, etc on a line chart. Not hard to do.

Check out: http://www.highcharts.com/demo/line-labels

Thanks!

 

[N017RW]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

What does the kp actually stand for? Sorry if I'm dumb

Here's some background info:
http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/sites/default/ ... -index.pdf

 

[dtitus6297]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

Thanks alot, more info on that then I even knew there was to it. Ur da man

 

[CloudsNeverDie]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

I added some features today:

* Button to set the location to your current location without typing in an address.
* Switch between mph and km/h.

You can also follow the site at https://www.facebook.com/UAVForecast

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

The name change to UAVforecast was a smart move.

 

[IflyinWY]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

I added some features today:

* Button to set the location to your current location without typing in an address.
* Switch between mph and km/h.

You can also follow the site at https://www.facebook.com/UAVForecast

So, they are still working your butt off huh?

Have you thought about adding a signature line here in the forum?
I think it should look like this:

http://www.phantomweather.com
Brought to you by the wwweatherwizard

 

[CloudsNeverDie]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

The name change to UAVforecast was a smart move.

Glad you like it!

 

[CloudsNeverDie]

Re: PhantomWeather.com

I added some features today:

* Button to set the location to your current location without typing in an address.
* Switch between mph and km/h.

You can also follow the site at https://www.facebook.com/UAVForecast

So, they are still working your butt off huh?

Have you thought about adding a signature line here in the forum?
I think it should look like this:

http://www.phantomweather.com
Brought to you by the wwweatherwizard

Hehehe, yes, they're still working me hard. Received my first donation today, that made me happy!

Good idea to add a signature line, done