Real-Time-3D-Cloud-Coverage-Visualizer

Overview

This project is a prototype for a real-time 3D cloud coverage visualizer focused on the canton of Uri. This project demonstrates the potential for dynamic, web-based visualization of cloud coverage using Three.js and Metomatics' weather data.

Features

• Real-Time Data: Fetches cloud coverage data from the Metomatics API.
• 3D Visualization: Renders a 3D model of the canton of Uri with overlaid cloud coverage data.
• Multiple Cloud Layers: Visualizes low, medium, and high cloud layers at different heights.
• Interactive 3D Scene: Users can orbit, zoom, and pan the 3D model.

How It Works

1. Backend Service: An Express server retrieves cloud coverage data from the Metomatics API.
2. 3D Rendering: Three.js is used to render the 3D scene and display cloud data.
3. User Interaction: Users can select a specific date to visualize corresponding cloud coverage in the 3D model.

Installation

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install dependencies with npm install.
3. Replace the API authentication credentials in the server code with your own.
4. Start the server with node server.js.
5. Open index.html in your browser to view the prototype.

Notes

This is a prototype and should be considered a proof of concept for future development and enhancements.