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The graphics and animations are driven by the weather data and can be controlled, switched, and manipulated in seconds. Viz|Weather was designed for and by meteorologists and weather presenters. Viz|Weather now also supports Curious World Maps.

Weather Data

Plug and play weather data, easily accessible and available online globally, triggers the weather graphics. With Viz|Weather you can show your viewers real-time weather either as point based symbols or as high-resolution 3D animations. Viz|Weather includes an interface with local real-time weather data of less than 1km resolution, providing accurate local forecasts for use in transportation control, large outdoor sports events, etc.

With the Particle Generator functionality you can create a visually true copy of the forecasted weather development: The shape and movement of 3D clouds can be broadcast showing the true speed of the various cloud layers. Weather data, such as temperature, wind speeds and direction, weather symbols, 3D maps, and radar maps are displayed automatically with corresponding graphic elements in real-time, using pre-made templates.

Viz|Weather, by default includes, but is not limited to, an interface to the online and interactive Weather on Demand (WOD) service, from Storm Weather Center (www.storm.no), for delivery of worldwide weather data. The WOD/Viz|Weather combination has a flexible, online user-selectable weather feed for point forecasts, girded animation data, satellite data, observations and more. Point forecasts for all locations on the globe can be received from the WOD system. The choice of area for the 3D forecasted and satellite based animations is also a true global on-demand service, allowing the user to change the area of interest within. Unlike a traditional weather presentation system it is not necessary to call the weather provider to get additional information since the locations are not predefined. The WOD service ensures flexibility to go on-air with locally updated weather information where ever and whenever - particularly useful in time-critical emergency events such as airplane crashes, hurricanes or forest fires.

Viz|Weather is also fully compatible with data from other external data providers.

Visualization

Viz|Weather allows users to change weather data graphics in seconds. A separation between data and graphics representation allows meteorologists and weather presenters to edit and control the broadcast from a control system on the fly.

Viz|Weather graphics are designed using Vizrt’s 3D design application, Viz|Artist™, all which design and animation capabilities are available in the weather solution.

Viz|Weather uses the same graphics engine as the rest of the Vizrt graphics solutions and runs off the same playlist as the other systems. Sound effects can be triggered automatically from the weather data to enhance the video presentation.

Viz|Weather’s template based solution is easy to use and efficient for workflow. The pre-defined templates free up meteorologists, weather presenters and graphic designers to focus on the weather situation and present it in the best possible way and with an on-air look in line with the rest of the station’s style.

Key Features and Benefits

• Fast and easy to use.
• Real-time weather data with constant updates.
• State-of-the-art 3D HD/SD graphics & animations creation using Viz|Artist powered by Viz|Engine™.
• Weather data available for all types of graphics, tickers, weather presentations and virtual sets.
• Supports Curious World Maps Software.
• Weather symbols, 3D maps, isobars, radar maps, temperatures, wind speeds and direction displayed automatically in real-time.
• Template based: Demands very little manpower to prepare a forecast ready for air.
• Weather data resolution from Storm: 36km down to under 1km resolution.
• Automatic (or manual) data insertion from the weather supplier into the graphics.
• Creation and manipulation of the show sequence from within Viz|Weather.
• Ability to control, switch, and manipulate weather data and graphics in seconds.
• Preview of weather graphics is instantly available within the user interface.
• Easily manipulated graphics, even during broadcast, show up-to-date weather events and locations.
• Full integration of weather data in other Vizrt systems such as the Viz|Ticker™.
• Worldwide, high-quality, weather data supplied from Storm Weather Center (www.storm.no).
• Sound effects.

Supported Data Types

• Point data: temperature, symbol, wind speed, wind direction, and any other data field.
• Model data: Isobars, isotherms, precipitation, and cloud-scans.
• Satellite imagery.
• Radar imagery and radar forecast.
• Manual input data: Fronts, pressure systems (HL), text, and splines.
• Most other data can be added if needed.