Okay, so the other day, I got this wild idea to try and predict hot air balloon flight paths. I mean, wouldn’t it be cool to know where those colorful giants are gonna drift?
First, I needed some data. I tried to imagine what affects a balloon’s path. Obviously, wind is a big one, but how to get that info? I looked around for weather services to figure out the direction and, most importantly, speed.
Digging into Wind Data
I wanted something with decent accuracy, because, you know, we’re dealing with giant floating baskets here.I messed with getting forecast.
Putting It All Together (or Trying To)
My initial thought was to use the data in some kind of prediction, but it got complicated with all this direction and speed involved.
The Reality Check
- It’s Complicated: Turns out, predicting balloon paths isn’t a walk in the park. There’s a lot more to it than just wind speed and direction. Things like temperature changes at different altitudes, the pilot’s control of the burner, and even the shape of the balloon itself can play a role.
- Data Overload: I realized I was probably overthinking it.I need simple and quick forecast.
So, did I succeed in building a perfect hot air balloon forecast? Not * I learned something.