Feature Summary

The US Weather Forecast map layer in GSatTrack aggregates data from various meteorological sources, including the National Weather Service (NWS), to provide users with accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts for locations across the United States. By integrating this layer into the GSatTrack platform, users gain valuable insights into future weather conditions, enabling them to anticipate potential risks, optimize operations, and enhance safety measures.

Additional Information

How-To: Enable Map Layers: US Weather Forecast

1. Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right hand corner of the portal and click on “Layers”

2. Click on “US Weather Forecast”

3. Interact with the new map data

How-To: Disable Map Layers: US Weather Forecast

1. Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right hand corner of the portal and click on “Layers”

2. Click on “US Weather Forecast”

3. World Satellite Infrared data will no longer be visible

Key Features

• Detailed Weather Forecasts: The map layer offers detailed forecasts for parameters such as temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure, allowing users to plan activities and operations accordingly.

• Hourly and Daily Forecasts: Users can access both hourly and daily forecasts, providing granular insights into short-term weather trends as well as longer-term outlooks for planning purposes.

• Interactive Forecast Maps: GSatTrack provides interactive forecast maps that allow users to visualize weather patterns and trends across different regions, facilitating data interpretation and decision-making.

• Severe Weather Alerts: The platform supports the display of severe weather alerts issued by the NWS, including warnings for events such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and flash floods, enabling users to take appropriate precautions.

• Historical Forecast Analysis: Users can access historical weather forecast data to analyze past weather trends, validate forecast accuracy, and improve forecasting models for future planning.

• Customizable Display Options: GSatTrack allows users to customize the display by overlaying weather forecast data with additional information such as satellite imagery, terrain maps, or asset locations, enhancing situational awareness and context.

Use Cases

The US Weather Forecast map layer is valuable in a variety of operational scenarios:

• Outdoor Event Planning: Event organizers can use the US Weather Forecast map layer to plan outdoor activities and events, taking into account forecasted weather conditions to ensure the safety and comfort of participants.

• Construction Project Management: Construction project managers can utilize weather forecasts to schedule outdoor activities, mitigate weather-related delays, and implement safety protocols to protect workers and equipment.

• Agricultural Planning: Farmers and agricultural professionals can use weather forecasts to make informed decisions regarding planting, irrigation, and crop management, optimizing agricultural practices and maximizing yields.

• Transportation Logistics: Transportation companies can leverage weather forecasts to plan routes, anticipate weather-related delays, and optimize scheduling for fleets of vehicles, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Emergency Response: Emergency response teams can use weather forecasts to anticipate and prepare for weather-related emergencies, such as hurricanes, floods, or wildfires, enabling proactive measures to protect lives and property.

• Energy Management: Energy companies can use weather forecasts to anticipate fluctuations in energy demand, optimize production and distribution processes, and implement measures to protect infrastructure from weather-related risks such as storms or extreme temperatures.