v0.02 Beta
New updates!!
Open Sky LIVE (OSL) — v0.02 Beta
Second beta release
v0.02 builds directly on the first public beta and focuses on stability, forecasting depth, and usability. This release tightens how live data, history, and forecasts are presented, making OSL more reliable for everyday local use around Gants Hill (IG2).
✨ What’s new
- Dedicated Forecast view
Separate Forecast section with clearer summaries, confidence indicators, and diagnostics.
- Improved short-range forecasts
Refinements to the local model using pressure tendency, humidity trend smoothing, and recent precipitation weighting.
- Forecast confidence meter
Visual confidence bar showing reliability of near-term predictions at a glance.
- Hourly forecast charts (24h)
New hourly graphs for:
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Temperature & humidity
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Pressure
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Wind, gusts, and precipitation
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Model diagnostics panel
Exposes internal indicators (PTI, humidity trend, sample count) for transparency and tuning.
- Navigation improvements
Faster view switching with lazy-loaded forecast and history data.
🧪 Beta limitations
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Forecast model remains experimental and is still being calibrated.
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Confidence scores are indicative, not guarantees.
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Data gaps may appear during sensor restarts or connectivity issues.
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No push alerts or notifications yet.
🛠 Technical updates
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Improved API handling and error tolerance
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Cleaner separation of live, forecast, and history data flows
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Chart rendering optimised for performance and mobile devices
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Continued use of hourly aggregation for consistency
📍 Coverage area
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Tuned specifically for Gants Hill, East London (IG2)
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Designed for hyper-local accuracy rather than regional forecasts
🔜 Planned for next releases
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Rain onset and rapid pressure-drop alerts
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Extended history retention and exports
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Sensor health status and uptime indicators
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Forecast model tuning based on real-world performance
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Mobile UX polish
Version: 0.02-beta
Status: Public beta — ongoing development and feedback welcome