A desktop application written in C++ that helps you view, analyze, and interact with LMA (Lightning Mapping Array) data. This project is a long-term effort to modernize the existing XLMA application. Our mission is to provide a reliable and fast tool for analysis of lightning data. Plase check the releases tab for the latest version!
All tests were conducted with files from the July 12, 2022 TRACER case from the HLMA. For each row, tests were repeated 5 times, and average values are shown below.
- Load time: Time for initial
DuckDbfile loading - Render time: Time for initial filter, populating VBO and final
OpenGLrender
- Model: Legion Pro 5 16ARX8 (laptop)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7945 HX w/ Radeon graphics
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
- RAM: 32 GB
| # Files | Combined size (MB) | # VHF sources | Load time (ms) | Render time (ms) | Total time (ms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 5.1 | 17,408 | 49.6 | 25.8 | 75.4 |
| 75 | 10.2 | 46,648 | 68.6 | 79.0 | 147.6 |
| 104 | 25.4 | 161,267 | 110.4 | 85.2 | 195.6 |
| 118 | 50.4 | 352,814 | 223.2 | 152.6 | 375.8 |
| 123 | 76.0 | 568,431 | 291.2 | 166.4 | 457.6 |
| 127 | 102.8 | 810,450 | 361.0 | 191.0 | 552.0 |
| 133 | 156.7 | 1,284,746 | 507.0 | 246.8 | 753.8 |
| 137 | 207.4 | 1,754,070 | 646.6 | 296.6 | 943.2 |
| 142 | 284.4 | 2,438,552 | 754.0 | 394.8 | 1148.8 |
| 144 | 323.5 | 2,775,961 | 839.0 | 500.0 | 1339.0 |
- Blazing fast performance powered by
DuckDBin-memory queries andOpenGLrendering. - Load and visualize ENTLN/NLDN lightning data alongside VHF sources, with toggleable IC and CG strokes.
- Interactive polygon selection with preview of selection boundary
- Multiple themes, colormaps, and color-by options available.
- Export current data as
.parquetor.csv, and save plots as.pngor animated.gif.
- Krishna Calindi
- Isaac Jones
- Dr.Timothy Logan
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McCaul , E. W., S. J. Goodman, K. M. LaCasse, and D. J. Cecil, 2009: Forecasting Lightning Threat Using Cloud-Resolving Model Simulations. Wea. Forecasting, 24, 709–729, https://doi.org/10.1175/2008WAF2222152.1.
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gif.h: Obtained from repo
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miniaudio.h: Obtained from repo
- piano 1.wav by Nick_Simon-Adams -- https://freesound.org/s/647614/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
- piano 2.mp3 by ShadyDave -- https://freesound.org/s/262259/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
- piano 3.mp3 by Dasgoat -- https://freesound.org/s/330599/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
- piano 4.wav by orangefreesounds -- https://freesound.org/s/340075/ -- License: Attribution 3.0
- piano 5.wav by Andrewkn -- https://freesound.org/s/379805/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
- piano 6. by FoolBoyMedia -- https://freesound.org/s/237268/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0