Climsoft Web Preview-1.0.0
🌍 Climsoft Web – Preview Release (preview-1.0.0)
We’re excited to announce the first preview release of Climsoft Web — the next-generation, browser-based evolution of the Climsoft climate data management system. This release is intended for pilot deployments and feedback, and lays the foundation for what will become Climsoft Version 6.
🧭 Once Climsoft Web reaches full feature parity with Version 4, it will officially become Climsoft Version 6. See Climsoft road map in this link.
🚀 What’s New
🔄 Web-Based & Cross-Platform
Climsoft Web is fully browser-based and works on desktops, tablets, and smartphones — no installation required. Built with Angular, NestJS, and PostgreSQL/PostGIS, it replaces the legacy VB.Net + MariaDB stack used in Version 4.
🧾 Dynamic Data Entry Forms
Admins can now create and manage custom data entry forms directly from the web. This replaces the rigid, static forms of the desktop version and allows tailored data collection based on the station.
📡 Remote Station Data Entry
Data entry can now be done directly from remote stations, decentralizing operations and improving timeliness — a major step toward real-time data collection.
📈 Live Data Monitoring
Climsoft Web includes interactive dashboards that visualize station activity, data flow, and gaps in real time. Users can monitor element submissions and data completeness more easily than ever.
🔐 Data-Centric Permissions
User permissions are now focused on specific data actions rather than modules. This allows for more granular control of who can enter, edit, monitor, or extract data.
🌐 Sync with Version 4 Database
To support gradual migration, Climsoft Web can synchronize with the existing Version 4 database model, ensuring compatibility while leveraging the new web platform.
🔍 Advanced Features
- Audit Trail: Track data edits and contributors over time.
- WIGOS Station Classification: Metadata now aligns with WMO standards for observing systems.
- ECV-based Element Grouping: Supports GCOS Essential Climate Variables (ECVs).
- Simplified Observations Model: Streamlined structure across all data sources.
- Modern Data Extraction: Advanced filtering and export options for data users.
🛠️ Quality control and product generation (e.g., monthly summaries, graphs) are still performed through Climsoft Desktop or R-Instat. Web-based tools for these functions are planned in upcoming releases. Near real-time quality control and alerts will be activated in the next release
⚠️ Current Limitations
- AWS automatic ingestion is still handled by the desktop version. Climsoft web currently gets AWS data from version 4.
- QC and product generation rely on Climsoft Desktop or R-Instat.
- Pilot release only — not publicly installable yet. Available to select partner countries. Please reach out to Climsoft team for access to Climsoft web early release.
📦 Installation & Support
Climsoft Web is currently available for pilot implementation only. For installation or support, contact:
Thank you to our pilot countries and partners for shaping the future of Climsoft. Your feedback is critical in guiding us toward a fully real-time, modern, and open climate data management platform.
Stay tuned for the next release as we move toward Climsoft Version 6!