Notes and Comments
November 1, 2009
Added an external link (left side, under external links) to the NOAA site discussing cloud types and classifications
October 25, 2009
Added new routine for Space /Solar Weather. This was developed by fellow Weather Display Users (forever grateful!) and draws upon NOAA/NASA information. Interesting to review, links in it will take you to much more detailed (what/how/when/why) information.
Added a second new routine; again developed by fellow enthusiasts. This provides a 'forecast' for UV (Ultra Violet) conditions and strengths. Important out in the desert where damn near every day is a hot, sunny day.
Both these new links can be found under the Almanac high level menu.
October 04, 2009
Fixed a couple of titles and bugs. Added new menu options to reference yearly, monthly and NOAA / Climate Data Reporting. Weather Blog is progressing slowly.
September 15, 2009
Fixed a couple of titles and bugs. Added an external link for the Space Station / Space Shuttle viewing schedule.
September 10, 2009
The web site has undergone a significant upgrade. Originally written circa 2003, each page was individual, each page required maintenance. More importantly, a number of Weather fans collaboratively developed an AJAX/PHP package. I elected to use this package, and made only minor, site specific, changes - oh, I also carried over similar pages that seemed to be well accessed.
So, What's new and different? Modular coding, allows for easy maintenance, and will support 'rapid-fire' data updates. The menu system has changed. Easier to add /change as items come and go.
Almost all data from the older system is available in this one - just take a look around. Presentation has been upgraded. On the lower left is an options area where you can select your own color preference, and narrow or wide-screen display.
Take a look at the "radar" page. This has been modified to allow a zoom in/out for the radar map
Earthquakes... There's a section on Earthquakes, both USA and world. Several regional maps are also available
History... I've received several requests about what the weather was like 2 days ago, a week ago, a month ago etc. There's now a weather history section which allows you to select any month since 2006.
Future changes will introduce a weather blog, ISS/Shuttle schedules, and ?????
Lastly, if you find broken links, or want more specific information, drop me a note (contact, lower left menu) and I'll see what I can do.