WindNinja Mobile 2021

The WindNinja computer program is a powerful tool for predicting wind fields in complex terrain but is inconvenient for field users. To solve this problem, WindNinja-Mobile has been developed so field-going personnel can also benefit from these high-resolution wind forecasts on their phones and tablets.  
Get high-resolution wind predictions on your Android or iOS mobile device. WindNinja Mobile downscales National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) weather forecasts, accounting for mechanical and thermal effects of the underlying terrain, to generate high-resolution surface wind predictions for your area of interest.

Features

• Request and view high-resolution, near-surface wind predictions
• View your location on the map using your device’s GPS in 3D
• Several map layers, including topo, satellite, and TopoFire available as basemaps
• Email and SMS notifications
• Connectivity/cell coverage is not required to view wind predictions
• View MODIS and VIIRS fire detections and GeoMAC fire perimeters
• View the NCEP weather model forecast (in addition to the high-resolution predictions)

Principal Investigators: 
Jason Forthofer
Natalie Wagenbrenner