Thread: Tools/code to produce heatmaps from .igc log files?
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Old October 30th 16, 03:23 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Tools/code to produce heatmaps from .igc log files?
On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 7:22:36 PM UTC-4, Richard wrote:

It seemed to worked well in the mountains but worthless in the flat lands. Probably because of the thermal producing peaks.

Yes I agree that a heat map may have little practical value because the terrain, clouds, etc., and a bit of experience, and some time to poke around, lead you to lift in the mountains.

I'm just curious about a heatmap view of my season of soaring. I'm not looking for a practical payoff.

It's interesting that WinPilot tried to exploit heatmaps 'back in the day'.