FOSS4G NA 2024 - Web based NWS Guidance Data Displays Using FOSS4G - David Miller & Kevin McGrath

David Miller and Kevin McGrath discuss advancements in web-based National Weather Service (NWS) guidance data displays using FOSS4G technologies. They highlight the evolution of their web mapping tools, focusing on improved interactivity and data accessibility.

Highlights

🌐 Transitioned NWS viewer to cloud-based services for better performance.

📊 Introduced the National Digital Forecast Database for comprehensive weather data.

🔄 Enhanced user interaction with features like mouseover readouts and forecast sliders.

☁️ Utilized Amazon Web Services for streamlined data processing and storage.

🖥️ Employed open-source tools like OpenLayers and MapServer for development.

♻️ Improved mobile accessibility to aid field users in weather forecasting.

🔍 Integrated various data models to improve accuracy and reliability of forecasts.

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