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

Project Geospatial

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. For more content like this check out www.projectgeospatial.com #WeatherForecasting #FOSS4G #OpenSource #WebMapping #DataVisualization #NWS #CloudComputing