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    • ivoI
      ivo Administrator
      last edited by ivo

      Air sounding, sounding forecast or skew diagram is here (there is plenty of names for it). So far we support only ecmwf but other models will be supported too. Just click with right mouse button on a map and use link in context menu (long tap on mobile will do).

      Developed by our soaring pilot & programmer @TZ so enjoy. And BTW works on mobile device too.

      _center_shadow

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      • idefix37I
        idefix37 Sailor Moderator
        last edited by idefix37

        Excellent tool !
        It gives also the model altitude compared to the real altitude of the location and an easy way to know the altitude of 0°C in free atmosphere. That’s fine !

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        • Gkikas LGPZG
          Gkikas LGPZ Moderator Meteorologist @ivo
          last edited by

          Fantastic!
          Now, with this diagram, windy became a totally professional meteo. application.

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            stitch Meteorologist | Premium
            last edited by

            What can I say - Brilliant!!! You guys continue to impress. A very handy feature......thanks!

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            • IsaacVilàI
              IsaacVilà | Premium
              last edited by

              Fantastic! Thank you so much!

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              • gillie 0G
                gillie 0
                last edited by

                Excuse my stupidity .. but what is sounding forecast and what is it used for... I am just someone who has a real interest in the weather, so please , try and keep it simple ;-) Thanks

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                  aadhaar
                  last edited by

                  This is really good. Could you also include actual readings as well. I'm sure you can get the data from airport weather stations.

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                    Wojtek1952
                    last edited by

                    Super sprawa.

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                    • krchnavyK
                      krchnavy | Premium
                      last edited by

                      Great idea - but http://www.xcmeteo.net has been a much better display for some years (for paragliders), although unfortunately it comes from the GFS.
                      Paragliders and other non-powered airplane pilots are mainly interested in how powerful the thermal will be, what will be available and where the cloud base will be - and it is hard to recognize from your charts. They need to see the chart in detail up to a maximum of 4000 - 5000 m. What temperature and wind will the 13,000 m be likely to be interested in transport aircraft pilots.

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                      • krchnavyK
                        krchnavy | Premium
                        last edited by

                        Maybe there could be 2 versions of the chart up to 13000 m and 5000 m ...

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                        • kekertK
                          kekert Global Moderator @krchnavy
                          last edited by

                          @krchnavy there is such detail, just use the zoom in lower right corner

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                            Pedro Diestre
                            last edited by

                            Well done. Thanks a lot to @TZ sk

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                            • HishamH
                              Hisham
                              last edited by

                              Gud job guys

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                              • Gkikas LGPZG
                                Gkikas LGPZ Moderator Meteorologist @gillie 0
                                last edited by Gkikas LGPZ

                                @gillie-0
                                Sounding is a diagram that shows the vertical distribution
                                of temperature, humidity and wind into the atmosphere.
                                Usually the observations are made by radiosondes
                                (instruments carried into the atmosphere by a weather balloon).

                                Weather models can give us forecast data of the same parameters
                                so we can prepare "forecast soundings".

                                Soundings are used by (glider) pilots to know thermals, winds aloft, icing forecast etc
                                and by meteorologists (and weather enthusiasts) for rain/snow forecast,
                                fog forecasting, turbulence, cloud bases/tops, thunderstorms etc

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                                • klima235K
                                  klima235
                                  last edited by

                                  Excuse me, but how can I do select a diferent pressure levels?.

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                                  • sonsnixS
                                    sonsnix
                                    last edited by

                                    How do I open it? I can't seem to find it....
                                    By the way, Airgram seems to be much faster now, great job!

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                                    • guy_bottlaenderG
                                      guy_bottlaender @Gkikas LGPZ | Premium
                                      last edited by

                                      @gkikas-lgpz totally? we all expect some improvement ;)

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                                      • Gkikas LGPZG
                                        Gkikas LGPZ Moderator Meteorologist @guy_bottlaender
                                        last edited by

                                        @guy_bottlaender
                                        Yes!
                                        Pilots expect turbulence/icing forecasts,
                                        farmers, soil temp. at varius depths and soil trafficability
                                        mariners, sea/lake ice cover,
                                        fighter pilots, absolute humidity (for targeting with IR weapons)
                                        people with allergies, pollen forecasts
                                        etc etc :-)

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                                        • Mike_HM
                                          Mike_H @ivo
                                          last edited by

                                          @ivo
                                          Hi, that's great, makes the package complete.

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                                          • Mike_HM
                                            Mike_H @ivo
                                            last edited by

                                            @ivo
                                            I'm guessing the two diagonal grey lines DALR and SALR ?

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