Pressure Data Logic Block

Description

The Pressure Data Logic Block will provide the local barometric pressure data based on the postal/zip code provided. It outputs a data set of pressure levels in millibars (mbar) or hectopascals (hPa) every 3 hours (Note: 1 mbar = 1 hPa). Data is received from World Weather Online, and includes an 18-hour forecast in addition to historical data.

Data Source: World Weather Online (http://www.worldweatheronline.com/premium-weather.aspx?menu=features)

Functionality

The Logic Block will provide the pressure data of the nearest weather station, as milibars (mbar) every three hours.

• Geographical coverage: Canada, US, and world.
• Data Intervals: ONLY 3-hour data available.
• History and Forecast: ONLY Historical and 18-hour forecast data available.

Block Configuration

Configuration for the Pressure Data Logic Block is simple, with the only options being the block name and postal code.

Name: changes the name of the block as it appears in the logic flow. It is best practice to use a concise, descriptive name.

Postal Code(Data request): Does not have to be only postal code, airport code (IATA), city name, latitude/longitude, IP address are also acceptable. See the examples below:

• Postal Code: is used to locate the nearest relevant weather station.
• Airport code, e.g. LHR (London Heathrow Airport)
• City name, e.g. Stuttgart, Germany
• Latitude/Longitude, e.g. 49.1947, -123.1839 (Vancouver’s Latitude and Longitude)
• IP address, e.g. 206.122.22.101