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10th, March
Website Update
The GDD Calculator has had issues for a while now. We have re-worked the mechanics in behind the scenes addressing all the issues that have been brought to our attention. We are happy with the result, but if you happen to find an issue/bug please let us know so we can fix it.
While we were updating this tool we added the ability to view the raw GDD graph data, there is now a link below the graph called 'View Raw Data'.
Important - Click the 'Reset Graph' to clear out previous old results.
8th, March
Feature Added
We have added a feature from a client request.
On the 'Daily Records' page (Weather Station Data > Diary Records), you can now specify your own Growing Degree Day (GDD) base temperature, by default it is 10 °C.
The Options box now has 2 tabs, the Data tab is where you specify the date range and station, the Settings tab is where you can edit the GDD base temperature.
Please note that the excel button may not work for some browsers.
18th, February
Weather Fix
During the period between 12/1/2009 and 24/1/2009 the Kerikeri wether station had a clog in the rain gauge.
This data has been patched.
18th, February
Weather Fix
During the period 14/2/2009 and 17/2/2009 the Twyford weather station was sprayed, which effected the wetness readings. This data has been patched.
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