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Can broadcasters make better use of maps during hurricane coverage?

Friday, September 12th, 2008

With the mini-radar map in the corner of the screen becoming a standard fixture on many cable networks, one must question the usefulness of such a feature. The map, by and large, is very small and is really only able to show a general, wide view of where the storm is.

Interactive Radar now in use at H-A affiliate

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

WESH-TV, the Orlando, Fla., NBC affiliate owned by Hearst-Argyle, has introduced a new interactive radar feature on its Web site.

The new section allows users to pan and zoom around the various radar maps offered and offers flyout information boxes for specific weather events. In addition, the radar, storm cells and cloud cover can be toggled on and off.

One particularly nice feature is the ability to control the transparency of the radar overlay, something viewers should appreciate.

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