River Runner
Uses USGS/MERIT Basin data to visualize the path of a rain droplet to its endpoint.
Overview
The River Runner project visualizes the path of a rain droplet from any point in the world to its end point, usually an ocean or an inland water feature. It utilizes data from the River Runner API which is sourced from open-source projects and datasets such as USGS's NHDPlus data and NLDI API. The visualization includes animations of the droplet moving along the downstream path of a river or stream flowline.
Features
- Global Visualization: Tracks rain droplets from any point in the world to their endpoint.
- Utilizes River Runner API: Data sourced from open-source projects like USGS's NHDPlus data and NLDI API.
- Interactive Map: Uses Mapbox for animating the downstream path of the rain droplets.
- Elevation and Bearing Adjustments: Prevents jerky movements ensuring a smooth user experience.
- NHDPlus Value Added Attributes Dataset: Group flowlines into parent features for quick distance calculations.
- Beta Version: Global release in beta with plans to improve river name coverage outside the US.
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