2022 HURRTRAK Software
Enhancements...
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"ExpertEase"
– Our highly rated
ExpertEase, will
continue in the 2022
software and includes
all 4 seasons making
it a
year round benefit.
Please note that this
feature is ONLY available to
users who maintain the
current version of the
Hurrtrak software. In order
to continue receiving these
updates, you need to upgrade
to the 2022 software. For
those less familiar with the
feature, ExpertEase is a
superior tool in your data
arsenal. On a
daily basis via
video update, our
chief meteorologist
discusses current tropical
(and now also non-tropical)
conditions as well as what
is likely to occur in the
near term. These
observations are integrated
within the Hurrtrak program
throughout the Atlantic
Hurricane season and also
available via a web browser.
Unique to PC Weather
Product’s portfolio,
ExpertEase gives you
“inside” knowledge of the
factors and conditions
affecting the path and
strength of active tropical
storms as well as the
details on winter storms and
spring severe weather.
Remember, it is available to
all users with current
Hurrtrak software installed.
Enhanced mapping capabilities
– This version of the Hurrtrak system includes considerable changes to the system maps by taking advantage of the built in GIS layering capabilities. Over 20 new map layers have been added allowing the user to extensively customize the look and feel of the system. This also includes using the systems "high dpi" setting for most program modules.
Observation Program enhancements – We have added the parameters of Max Temperature, Min Temperature, Max Wind Speed and Max Wind Gusts to the displayable options.
Thematic chart enhancements – We have added the display of more locations to the thematic charts.
Narrative Impact Statement enhancements – We have made changed to the Impact Statement text better defining the arrival and departure of certain wind categories.
Accumulated Cyclone Energy – We have added a display of the ACE of the storm being examined. Provides a good estimate of the power of the storm during its lifetime.
Forecast Rainfall display enhancement – We have added the ability to easily "page" through the various forecast rain periods.
User interface improvements – In 2022 we have enhanced chart plots, map color options, lat/long grid choices.
System Appearance – We have added a few more themes/skins to allow the user to further customize its appearance.
Hurricane Forecast Wind Estimation Improvements
– With concept of
constant improvement... we have continued to
make enhancements to the wind
estimation routines within the system. All of
these changes are "under
the covers" within the program code.
2022 Parameters Updated – Our 2022 release includes
the latest historical data as well as error cone radii, watch/warning points data and NWS zone changes.
Miscellaneous
technical and user interface
improvements
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Several
internal enhancements
to keep up with the changing
security nature of data and
more consistent user
interface methods.
and... more changes
under development not
yet listed
here... |