This repository contains the source code for the HRDOBS Visualizer, an interactive web application designed to explore, view, and analyze the HRDOBS dataset from the Hurricane Research Division (HRD).
Built to streamline the visualization of complex atmospheric data, this companion app provides an intuitive interface for querying inventory databases and rendering meteorological observations on interactive maps. It is structured modularly to support data exploration and detailed file viewing for the contents of HRDOBS dataset hdf5 files.
- Inventory Explorer: Search and filter the built-in HRDOBS inventory database to locate specific storms and datasets.
- Interactive Data Viewer: Visualize spatial observation data using customizable basemaps and interactive plotting tools.
- Modular Analysis Suite: Access dedicated analysis and domain-viewing controls for deep-dives into specific hurricane events.
- Extensible Architecture: Built with Streamlit, the app separates UI layout, data utilities (
data_utils.py), and rendering (plotter.py,basemap.py) for easy academic extension.
This tool was developed by Dr. Altug Aksoy (University of Miami / CIMAS & NOAA / AOML / HRD) to assist researchers, meteorologists, and students in interacting with hurricane observation data.
(Note: If there is an associated publication or official dataset DOI, it can be cited here).
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