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david



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:04 pm    Post subject: Dynamic Maps Reply with quote

We've had a "Dynamic Maps" feature for a few months now. It's a fairly basic display of windspeeds on a google map. If you haven't seen it yet, go to any region under the "wind&forecasts" tab and click the "Dynamic Maps" link on the left-hand side. Here's a list of current features:

- standard google map features: zoomable, pannable, multiple backgrounds (map, satellite, radar)
- windspeed/direction as well as "forecast only" sites from iWindsurf and other weather stations shown as icons
- clicking on an icon pops up a mini wind graph with the latest conditions and a link to the bigger wind graph
- ability to save custom map (new feature: see below)

The majority of the feedback we've received so far falls into two categories: (1) The map doesn't show the sites I want to see and (2) I want to save the map view that I just configured.

Concern (1). Deciding what sites to show at what zoom level is a tough nut to crack with a general solution. We use a combination of station type, geographic proximity, and user rating to decide which sites to show at what zoom level when there's an overlap. And we tweak the algorithm regularly so theoretically it's getting better all the time. If you notice an issue (general or specific), please let us know in this thread. Ultimately, we plan to give you the ability to select just the sites you want from a list of all sites in a given map view.

Concern (2). We recognized early that being able zoom in and out to see just what you want is nice, but not very helpful if you can't save the view. So we've just added the ability to save custom dynamic maps to your "myIW" page. The interface is a bit clunky right now but it works. With it you can create maps like the image below shows. You can save the zoom level, the center point, the map type, and even the size of the map. And you can give them a name that's hopefully meaningful to you.

Other features on the to-do list for dynamic maps;
- sharing maps you create with others
- a map "widget" so you can put the map on netvibes, igoogle, etc.
- showing other data like tide reports, not just wind readings and forecasts.
- image-based data like radar and regional forecast in addition to point-wise data.

Thanks for any feedback on the Dynamic Maps!
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vadler



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OT: Why is your kid sitting in the middle of the road?
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poulton0



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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OT: Why is your kid sitting in the middle of the road?


He's waiting for the Lone Biker of the Apocalypse, of course.

Ken

"You probably want to be alone with your manifestation."
-- Ed Chigliak, Northern Exposure
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david



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PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 7:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, sometimes it's a hard world for small things.
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