Wind directions and velocity input from weather history
I am currently handling a case in a very remote location and have requested the ability to view wind direction from previous days and speed on the maps. For some reason, this aspect has never been thoroughly considered. Perhaps you could allow us to input a direction and velocity, then display the wind bars on the current map. I refer to weather archives to assess K9 behavior in specific areas in order to develop a search plan for HRD K9s. The wind conditions from days prior can significantly influence how the K9 behaves in certain locations. We analyze that data and then determine a direction based on what the K9 indicates.
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While we are topic of wind... The "Point Info" weather forecast does NOT include a wind forecast. Very important oversight that needs to be added
I have long wanted historic/past wind plots in addition to future wind plots, for the very reasons you describe.
This is very important when working K9 scent, you not only need wind and direction for current conditions but what was it doing the day before or even more. We had a case where K9 where alerting in an area and after they found the body it was in direct line with the alert. Only thing was the day prior there was a 20 mph wind from the body to the alert in a creek with trees. You not only need to consider current condition but in that case the creek was collecting odor from the day before. All my mentors in K9 have really stressed the wind condition and when. I am on a case now that this my be the answer to our question where is he.
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