so LLM's can talk to windy

maybe premium only, or API customer only

-m

@Gregy1403 same here

this is getting out of hand and I feel a lack of attention to the matter

so: time for traj alternatives, open-meteo and stock leaflet has all the moving parts we need

contact me directly if you want to chip in

@alknet

Have a look at this SvelteKit app: https://github.com/ISmillex/adsb-flight-map.git - worked on first try for me, maybe a base for you

This renders in 3D using Cesium and not 2D/Leaflet but the fetch/decode/display logic should apply

it cleverly uses several open sources of ADS-B data

@Lukas-Cesna works again on desktop, both standard and leafGL versions - not mobile yet

I'm not aware of any Meteo app which actually uses the ADS-B wind speed and wind direction data as a source of measurement, if you will.

It would certainly be interesting to compare those vectors to forecast vectors at the flight's altitude - it would give some confidence to the likelihood of a forecast being close to reality.

That said, I have no bearing on the reliability of these reported vectors. Maybe some pilots could comment?

This is what Grok has to say on the issue: https://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5_3d13d62e-fb05-4320-8037-6ac4a98fec86

@Lukas-Cesna confirmed - standard version

@Gkikas-LGPZ No, I was referring to standard ADS-B messages like the ones in https://airplanes.live

they use the same decoding software readsb like most other ADS feeding service (adsbexchange, fr24, flightaware etc) so the fields are pretty much standard.

Some of the data fields like wd and ws might be nteresting: https://airplanes.live/rest-api-adsb-data-field-descriptions/

Airplanes.live is one of several community-based sources, like https://adsb.fi and https://www.adsb.lol

OpenSky might be a feed alternative, but they discourage live tracking and seem more research-oriented: https://openskynetwork.github.io/opensky-api/

If I were to integrate ADS-B into Windy core, I would go for an arrangement with ADSBexchange.

Michael

@taarnby https://airplanes.live/api-guide/ would be a starting point.

The trajectory plugin is used around 20 times a day, and that is just from users which consent to usage tracking. Mobile traj being on the way now.

The webgl testing release broke it AGAIN.

How many iterations of this experience will we have to go through?

Can I recommend one of the two following options, either is fine with me and both together would be best:

• invest effort into automated regression testing for plugins - at least for the top used ones - to prevent a - unfortunately by now standard - thermonuclear outcome

• take plugin usage as an indicator for what users actually want, and integrate the winners into the core functionality.

I - and not just me - would really appreciate if that particular issue could be resolved in a stable manner.

Webgl is nice and leaflet 1.4 might warrant a brushup. That said, I encourage to reconsider feature priorities.

If anything, do not disband the plugin capability - it is the best user needs indicator you've got.

thanks in advance

Michael

@Suty confirmed fixed

The radiosonde view has a full-screen button right bottom (red circle) for presentation/discussion purposes:

This used to work fine, it is currently broken - the radiosonde view is not widened left full screen anymore, and the ascent view becomes useless:

The bug is broweser-independent

Michael

@Jari-Sochorová same goes for the Compare button

took a while to figure it was moved to the model panel

@Suty can we have an explanation what happened?

Dear Windy team:

can we have a postwar method of reporting and tracking bugs?

reporting bugs on a forum just to met with silence and fall off the cliff eventually is pretty 80ies

The github issue tracker has been invented, and signing up for github is free.

Please.

starting with a sounding - can change forecast models just fine
switch to nearest radiosonde ascent - appears
click away the radionsonde ascent - view changes back to ECMWF sounding
changes to weather model have no effect in sounding view anymore
title is wrong - sounding, not radiosonde

here is a visual bug report:

Michael

@kekert I see, thanks for providing the definitive point of reference

I assume the use case I laid out would impair specifically 4.6.1 "... and/or downloading of significant portions of the Content" in your view, correct?

Michael

I am looking for a definitive answer to the question "what data can be downloaded from a plugin under which conditions"

I am aware of the T&C for ECMWF data, so let us talk about non-ECMWF data from hereon. I am also aware of the Point Forecast API and have a key for that.

the context: a plugin being built for parachuting purposes

it gives the option to download the vertical profile for a given time, location and model
the vertical profile is then used for predicting a glide path with another application

a comparable tool which inspired us - and we want to improve upon: https://markschulze.net/winds/ - great, but only GFS data

My question is: can we do better than windsaloft without violating WIndy T&C?

I would appreciate a definitive answer - searching the forum so far has yielded only fuzzy answers.

Thanks in advance - appreciated.

Michael

@Xutao-Guo I was bitten by this too

I would like to express my gratitude to the team - in particular @Filip_K - for picking up this loose end and coming up with a significant improvement of the "Rain,Thunder" layer as well as improved icons !

I reported this on our ballooning whatsapp group and there were quite a few cheers

thank you!

Michael

New Pressure Difference Plugin for the Alps region: Foehn, Bise, Bora, Ora, and Peler forecasts

@wetterheidi has developed a pressure difference plugin for the Alps region, covering the major Foehn lanes, Bise, Bora, Ora, and Peler.
It shows forecasts using ICON-D2, ICON and ECMWF

Give it a try by: Menu -> Install Windy Plugin -> Load plugin directly from URL and paste the following URL:

https://windy-plugins.com/1042730/windy-plugin-pressure-difference/0.0.4/plugin.min.js

Then it's accessible as Main -> Pressure Difference Charts

Please direct comments to @wetterheidi , I am just the PR agent tasked with conveying the good news.

For issues and pull requests: github repo is at https://github.com/wetterheidi/windy-plugin-pressure-difference

can I ask for review and listing on the gallery?