Static Maps vs Tile Layers

Another interesting feature of XC Skies V3 is the ability to view any size XC Skies forecast parameter from the Map as a static image. This eliminates the need to load files to a browser for creating the dynamic map features. So usage of static XC Skies Maps is a two fold win! For example, the below screen shot contains 574KB of tile images.

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The same image as a static map is only 120KB with a quality of 70 (see last post). Static maps will replace the old QuickLooks images and allow for mobile application development once the XC Skies Image API is released to those interested in creating applications for mobile devices or their own mash-ups.

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