by Steve Gifford | Dec 18, 2024 | Data
At just 2.5 years old, Wet Dog Weather proves that expanding weather tech horizons is about more than how long you’ve been around—it’s about how boldly you approach innovation. We might be young, but we’re already making waves in the meteorological...
by Steve Gifford | Nov 6, 2024 | Data
We do weather data differently than some of our colleagues. Where they may have a one-size-fits-all API, we optimize each weather stack to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’ll process the free (excellent) data from NOAA and whatever our customers buy,...
by Steve Gifford | Oct 31, 2024 | Data
In the expansive world of data science with Python, I’ve learned that technological success isn’t about mastering every tool but understanding how to make computers do exactly what you want. My approach has always been refreshingly direct: transform raw...
by Steve Gifford | Oct 24, 2024 | Data
When processing weather data, timing is everything. At Wet Dog Weather, we rely on AWS Lambda for weather data processing to handle an intricate dance of forecasts, observations, and radar data that arrives in unpredictable bursts. Our journey with this technology has...
by Steve Gifford | Sep 4, 2024 | Data
In meteorology, weather model visualization has become increasingly crucial. While numerical improvements in models are essential, the ability to display and communicate these advancements visually can make or break a model’s adoption and success. There’s...
by Steve Gifford | Aug 28, 2024 | Data
GeoJSON has long been heralded as the open data format for exchanging geospatial data. And for good reason—its JSON-based structure offers simplicity and readability, making it a favorite among developers and data enthusiasts. It’s great for many things and has...