Michael Diener - Software develops Rain Alarm, UnWX and other apps. The Rain Monitoring API helps businesses monitor precipitation around their operating locations and integrate the results into their own applications.
Rain AlarmKnow when rain is approaching.
Rain Alarm warns you of approaching rain and snow using near-real-time radar observations and satellite estimates. Follow precipitation on the animated map, receive early alerts and use the weather forecast to plan further ahead.
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The Rain Monitoring API brings precipitation monitoring into your own software. Query a location and radius and receive the results as JSON for delivery operations, outdoor sites and other business applications.
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I'm Michael Diener, an independent software developer based in Merano, Italy.
I have worked in software development since 2000 and created Rain Alarm in 2009. Today, I develop its Android app, web app and the server infrastructure behind the service.
Before focusing on my own products, I held lead and principal engineering roles working on mobile device management systems. I have a bachelor's degree in computer science from Freie Universität Berlin.
Rain Alarm began as a simple Android widget I used on motorcycle trips around Berlin. I released the first version in December 2009 and made it my full-time work in 2010.
An ongoing service, continuously maintained.
Alongside the apps, I maintain the server software behind Rain Alarm. My work includes processing radar observations and satellite estimates, adapting to changes from weather-data providers, and developing the Android and web apps.
Weather services and satellite providers supply the underlying observations. Rain Alarm uses them to show precipitation on the map, alert users to nearby rain and monitor locations through the API.
UnWXSevere weather warnings from official weather services. See affected areas on the map and read about each warning's severity, likelihood and timing.
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