Navigating weather data is crucial for various applications, from environmental monitoring to geological studies, especially when you’re focused on the nuances of landscapes at Rockscapes.net. Our station charts provide a visual representation of key meteorological elements, allowing you to quickly grasp current and historical conditions. By default, each station chart displays Temperature, Dew Point Temperature, and Relative Humidity. If a station hasn’t reported data for any of these during your selected period, a chart will not be available.
For users requiring a different view, our system offers flexibility. By clicking the “Advanced Options” button, you can customize your chart display. Simply select your preferred option from the “Permanent Chart” dropdown menu to visualize other weather elements.
It’s important to understand the data capacity of our charts. To ensure optimal performance and loading times, each chart is designed to display a maximum of 1000 data points per element. For extended datasets or when stations report multiple times per hour, the total data points can exceed this limit. In such cases, to maintain chart functionality, the system automatically trims the data. This means that when the 1000-point threshold is surpassed, the chart will display every 2nd, 3rd, or subsequent data point as necessary to fit within the limit. For users needing high-resolution charts without data trimming, the “Historical Data” option provides a more detailed view.
Consider these examples to better understand data trimming in action:
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Example 1: A National Weather Service (NWS) Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) typically reports weather data 12-13 times every hour. For charts covering periods longer than 76 hours, data trimming will be applied to keep the chart within the display limit. This ensures you still get a comprehensive overview even over longer durations, while managing data load.
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Example 2: If you are examining data from a station that reports 4 times per hour, data trimming will commence after approximately 250 hours of data are included in the chart. This is because 250 hours x 4 reports/hour = 1000 data points.
To explore charts for a wider range of weather elements beyond the default, simply use your mouse to hover over the element headings in the chart interface. If you see a “magnifying glass” cursor appear, this indicates that you can click on that heading to load a chart specifically for that weather element. This interactive feature allows you to quickly investigate different aspects of the weather data.
The following is a comprehensive list of weather elements available for charting on our platform. Please remember that data availability can vary depending on the specific reporting station. You might find that some stations provide a more extensive range of data than others, reflecting their specific monitoring capabilities.
| Weather Elements Available for Charting |
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| – Temperature |
| – Dew Point Temperature |
| – Relative Humidity |
| – Wind Chill |
| – Wind Direction |
| – Wind Speed and Gusts |
| – Fuel Temperature |
| – Fuel Moisture |
| – Sea Level Pressure |
| – Altimeter Setting |
| – Station Pressure |
| – Solar Radiation |
| – Soil Temperature |
| – Road Temperature |
| – Road Sub-Surface Temperature |
| – Accumulated Precipitation |
| – One Minute Precipitation |
| – Five Minute Precipitation |
| – Ten Minute Precipitation |
| – Fifteen Minute Precipitation |
| – Thirty Minute Precipitation |
| – One Hour Precipitation |
| – Snow Depth |
| – Snow Interval |
| – Snow-Water Equivalent |
| – Water Temperature |
Explore Detailed Weather Insights with Interactive Charts
Understanding weather patterns, even within a Little Rock Time frame, can be incredibly insightful when studying landscapes and environmental changes. Our interactive station charts at rockscapes.net provide you with the tools to visualize and analyze weather data effectively. Whether you’re interested in temperature fluctuations over days or precipitation trends over weeks, these charts are designed to give you a clear and accessible view of the meteorological information relevant to your area of interest. Start exploring today and unlock a deeper understanding of the weather data associated with your chosen locations.
