User`s guide

Virtual Weather Station User's Guide
-55- 04/10/07
the day in which it occurred is displayed.
9 Dom Dir. The dominant wind direction for the
month. At the bottom of the column, the
dominant wind direction recorded during the year
is displayed.
7.5.1 Modifying the Yearly Climate Report
Menu Shortcut: Settings X Yearly Archive
To modify the yearly climate report, enter the year, and
modify the stored values.
7.6 Climate Report Text File and Printing
Climate Reports
A text file is generated once per day for both the monthly
and yearly climate report (or whenever the window is
opened for viewing). You can print this text file to create a
permanent record of this report.
The monthly text file is located at the following location:
9 \VWS\data\noaa\yyyy_mm.txt
where yyyy is the year and mm is the month.
The yearly text file is located at the following location:
9 \VWS\data\noaa\yyyy.txt
where yyyy is the year.
7.7 Globe File Format
Menu Shortcut: Settings X GLOBE Settings
GLOBE is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary
school-based education and science program sponsored by
the United States Government. For more information,
please visit www.globe.gov
. This program requires you
meet the registration requirements set forth by GLOBE.
Please contact GLOBE to determine if you qualify.
7.8 Weather Central Format
Menu Shortcut: Settings X Weather Central Settings
Weather Central, Inc., is a complete broadcast weather
service. Weather Central has introduced a series of
stunning 3D weather graphics and animation systems
which have been chosen by such prestigious customers as
CBS Morning News, ABC Good Morning America,
Televisa, Telemundo Broadcast Group, as well as over 300
U.S. and international television broadcast facilities.
To qualify, you must already own Weather Central
broadcast products. For more information about Weather
Central, visit www.WeatherCentral.tv
.
8 Virtual Weather Station Internet
Edition
Virtual Weather Station Internet Edition features Email,
FTP File Transfer, and HTTP file transfer. You can
automatically send files to an FTP server or automatically
send e-mail when alarm conditions occur.
The software automatically converts display panels into
jpeg images that any client using a World Wide Web
(WWW or Web) browser can access. The software is
compatible with standard Web browsers and requires no
additional networking software or configuration.