mPing for pc

mPing for Pc

Published by University of Oklahoma on 2020-09-17

  • Category: Education
  • License: Free
  • Current version: 2.2.2
  • File size: 8.75 MB
  • Compatibility: Windows 11/Windows 10

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★ ★ ★ mPing Overview

 

What is mPing?

The mPING app is a citizen science project that aims to collect observations of precipitation from volunteers across the United States. The app is designed to help researchers at the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory and The University of Oklahoma's Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies develop and refine algorithms that use dual-polarization NEXRAD radars to detect and report on the type of precipitation that is falling. The app is open to volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, and the data collected will be used to improve our understanding of severe weather events.



Software Features and Description

1. NSSL scientists will compare your report with what the radar has detected and what our models think the atmosphere is doing, and use it to develop new technologies and techniques to determine what kind of precipitation such as snow, ice, rain or hail and its size is falling where.

2. We have two focus areas: winter precipitation types, such as rain, freezing rain, drizzle, freezing drizzle, snow, graupel, ice pellets, mixed rain and snow, mixed ice pellets and snow and even observations of “none” when the precipitation has stopped, even if only briefly.

3. Your reports will help them develop and refine algorithms that use the newly upgraded dual-polarization NEXRAD radars to detect and report on the type of precipitation that you see falling.

4. The basic idea is simple: NSSL will collect radar data from NEXRAD radars in your area along with sounding data from our models during storm events, and use your data to develop and validate new and better algorithms.

5. The Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground project (mPING) needs you, the Citizen Scientist, to watch and report on precipitation.

6. mPING is looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to make observations - teachers, classes, families, everyone, and anyone! This app is your portal for providing observations to researchers at NSSL.

7. But we need more than winter weather details: when there are thunderstorms, we need to know if hail falls and, if it does, how big it is.

8. But the people affected by winter weather are everywhere so we need you to tell us what is happening where you are.

9. All you need to do is use this app to select the precipitation type.

10. To do a good job, we need tens of thousands of observations from all over the US.

11. mPING volunteer observers can spend as much time as they want, from a little to a lot, making observations.

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Download and install mPing on your computer


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pc app mPing Get App ↲ 125
4.08
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:



Select Windows version:

  1. Windows 10
  2. Windows 11

Install mPing app on your Windows in 4 steps below:


  1. Download an Android emulator for PC:
    Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

  2. Install the emulator:
    On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

  3. Using mPing on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
    • Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "mPing"
    • The search will reveal the mPing app icon. Open, then click "Install".
    • Once mPing is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including mPing.
    • Now enjoy mPing on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC


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Get APK for PC → University of Oklahoma 4.08 2.2.2


Get mPing on Apple macOS


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Get Free on Mac University of Oklahoma 125 4.08

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mPing functions

- The mPING app is free to download and use.

- The app allows users to report on the type of precipitation that is falling in their area, including rain, freezing rain, drizzle, freezing drizzle, snow, graupel, ice pellets, mixed rain and snow, mixed ice pellets and snow, and "none" when the precipitation has stopped.

- The app is designed to be easy to use, with a simple interface that allows users to quickly report on the precipitation type.

- The app allows users to provide additional information about the precipitation, such as the size of hailstones, if applicable.

- The app is open to volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, and users can spend as much or as little time as they want making observations.

- The data collected through the app will be used by researchers to develop and refine algorithms that use dual-polarization NEXRAD radars to detect and report on the type of precipitation that is falling.

- The app is an important tool for improving our understanding of severe weather events and helping to keep people safe during these events.


Pros:

- Allows users to participate in weather citizen science without the need for a rain gauge

- Provides a way to report weather accurately, which is critical for survival and safety in areas prone to severe weather

- Empowers users to contribute to research and science

- Compatible with iPhone 4G and 5s


Cons:

- Lacks the ability to report specific quantities of rain

- No longer compatible with iOS 8.4.1, requiring users to upgrade to iOS 9.2 or higher

- Map feature showing weather reports from other areas is no longer available



Top Pcmac Reviews

  • Fun App & maybe helpful too?

    By msdrpepper (Pcmac user)

    I got this app with my iPhone 4G and kept using it now with the 5s. There are times I want to report "just barely barely teeny tiny rain" as opposed to the "driving hard gully-washing toad-stranger" types of descriptions. But you science types don't seem to need the quantity... Oh and I miss that map where I could see where else weather was reported (especially when we get those big storms that cover two or three states - like KS & MO or OK & KS etc. I realize the east coast has states that are smaller then some of our counties...).
  • No longer works on iOS 8.4.1

    By PsychBiller (Pcmac user)

    I have confirmed that the January 2016 update is no longer compatible with iOS 8.4.1. I have an iPhone 6. The app didn't work until I upgraded to iOS 9.2.1. I reported this directly to the lead scientist for the project, and urged them to figure out why the redesigned app is no longer compatible with 8.4.1. Other than that, I still like the app and support the research goals.
  • Fun!

    By NobodyUnoe (Pcmac user)

    This is exactly what I’ve been hoping for- a way to participate in weather citizen science without the requirement of a rain gauge. This is important to me personally, because I’m in major thunderstorm and hurricane country, and weather accuracy is critical to our survival and safety. It’s also a way to find empowerment after living through a few of the big guys. Hope that it’s helpful in your research!
  • Fun!

    By NobodyUnoe (Pcmac user)

    This is exactly what I’ve been hoping for- a way to participate in weather citizen science without the requirement of a rain gauge. This is important to me personally, because I’m in major thunderstorm and hurricane country, and weather accuracy is critical to our survival and safety. It’s also a way to find empowerment after living through a few of the big guys. Hope that it’s helpful in your research!

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