StormTracker user guide - Met Office

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ContentsIntroduction 31. System requirements 4System requirements and settings 42. Browser plugins 43. Starting and initialising 4Using StormTracker 51. Log-in and registration 52. Using the map viewer 8Zooming and controlling the map 8Using the side panel 9Selecting storm basins 10Selecting and saving personalised regions 113. Displaying forecast weather 13Named storm selection 13Using the layer picker 15Animated layers 16Information buttons 17Layer opacity 17Missing layers 17Storm track information 174. Displaying latest weather 18Using the layer picker 18Observed track information 185. Displaying historical weather 19Selecting and searching the historical storm database 19II StormTracker User Guide v3
Contents continuedData provenance and guidance 211. Forecast weather 21Ensemble forecast models 21a. Data sources 21b. Data types 23c. Usual availability times 24d. Guidance on interpretation of ensemble forecasts 25Deterministic forecast model 26a. Data source 26b. Data type 26c. Usual availability time 26d. Guidance on interpretation of deterministic forecasts 262. Latest weather 27a. Data sources 27b. Data types 27c. Usual availability time 28d. Guidance on interpretation of latest weather 283. Historic weather 28a. Data source 28b. Data types 28c. Usual availability time 29d. Guidance on use of historical storm data 29Frequently asked questions 301. I have no log-in details (user name or password) 302. Why can’t I see any forecasted weather or storms when I open the map viewerand select from the layer picker? 303. When I zoom into the area I want to view, the storm tracksappear to start in different places 304. The staring position of the storm tracks and storm strikes do not match up with the storm icon 315. Why is there missing data? When can I see it? 316. What can I use StormTracker for? 31Notes on the use of StormTrackerStormTracker is not designed for use for decision-making where there is a risk to life and limb.It is designed to give a fuller picture than other storm tracking software available, by showing severalmodels in one place and many different scenarios of how the weather will evolve. This is useful if youare making financial or business decisions based on many possible scenarios happening.!The Met Office strongly advises that if you need to make a decision on storm information that couldaffect safety, you visit the website of the meteorological centre for the region you are interested in.A list of these can be found on our public website at:www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/tropicalcyclone/warningsPlease see the section on Data provenance for guidance on the accuracy, limitations and advised useof the information in StormTracker.Please note that the Met Office can accept no responsibility for the accuracy or content of data suppliedto us by other modelling centres and strongly advises that you read your terms and conditions carefully.III StormTracker User Guide v3
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