Weather Monitoring

Weather Shield provides comprehensive weather monitoring capabilities for all your project sites. This guide explains how to use and configure the weather monitoring features.

Real-time Weather Data

Weather Shield collects and displays real-time weather data for each project site, including:

  • Temperature (current and feels like)
  • Wind speed and direction
  • Cloud cover percentage
  • Visibility conditions
  • Detailed weather descriptions

Data Sources

typescript
// Weather data is fetched from multiple sources const weatherSources = { primary: 'Weather.gov', // US National Weather Service fallback: 'OpenWeather', // International coverage updateInterval: 5 * 60 * 1000 // 5 minutes };

Weather Shield automatically switches between data sources based on:

  • Geographic location (Weather.gov for US locations)
  • API availability and response times
  • Data freshness requirements

Weather Dashboard

Current Conditions

The dashboard displays current weather conditions for each site:

typescript
interface WeatherData { temperature: number; feels_like: number; humidity: number | null; pressure: number | null; wind_speed: number; wind_direction: string; clouds_percentage: number; visibility: number; weather_condition: string; weather_description: string; }

Auto-Refresh

Weather data automatically refreshes every 5 minutes. You can also manually refresh using the refresh button in the top-right corner.

Historical Data

View historical weather data for any site:

  • Temperature trends
  • Wind speed patterns
  • Precipitation history
  • Cloud cover changes

Weather Alerts

Alert Types

Weather Shield processes various types of weather alerts:

  1. Severe Weather

    • Thunderstorms
    • Tornadoes
    • High winds
    • Hail

  2. Environmental Conditions

    • Extreme temperatures
    • Heavy precipitation
    • Poor visibility
    • Flooding

  3. Site-Specific Alerts

    • Equipment risk warnings
    • Maintenance recommendations
    • Operation limitations

Alert Configuration

Configure alert thresholds for each site type:

typescript
const siteAlertThresholds = { solar_array: { wind_speed: 30, // mph hail_risk: 'any', temperature: { min: -20, max: 120 } }, wind_farm: { wind_speed: 50, // mph icing_risk: true, temperature: { min: -40, max: 100 } } };

Site-Specific Monitoring

Site Types

Different site types have specific monitoring requirements:

  1. Solar Arrays

    • Solar irradiance
    • Cloud cover impact
    • Temperature effects
    • Hail risk

  2. Wind Farms

    • Wind speed and direction
    • Turbulence monitoring
    • Icing conditions
    • Storm tracking

  3. Hydroelectric

    • Precipitation levels
    • Flood warnings
    • Flow rates
    • Ice conditions

Customization

Each site can be customized with:

  • Alert thresholds
  • Monitoring intervals
  • Data retention periods
  • Report generation

Weather Maps

Map Features

  • Interactive weather layers
  • Real-time radar
  • Alert overlays
  • Site markers

Layer Controls

Toggle different map layers:

typescript
const mapLayers = { radar: true, alerts: true, temperature: false, precipitation: true, wind: false };

Data Export

Export weather data in multiple formats:

  • CSV for spreadsheet analysis
  • JSON for API integration
  • PDF reports for documentation

Example export:

typescript
const exportOptions = { format: 'CSV', dateRange: { start: '2024-01-01', end: '2024-01-31' }, metrics: [ 'temperature', 'wind_speed', 'alerts' ], aggregation: '1hour' };

Best Practices

  1. Regular Monitoring

    • Check dashboard daily
    • Review alerts promptly
    • Monitor trends weekly

  2. Alert Configuration

    • Set appropriate thresholds
    • Configure notification methods
    • Test alert systems regularly

  3. Data Management

    • Archive historical data
    • Analyze trends
    • Generate regular reports

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Missing Data

    • Check internet connectivity
    • Verify API keys
    • Confirm site coordinates

  2. Delayed Updates

    • Check refresh settings
    • Verify browser cache
    • Monitor API status

  3. Inaccurate Readings

    • Validate site location
    • Check data source
    • Compare multiple sources

Next Steps