AviationWeather Integration Guide

This guide will walk you through integrating the AviationWeather API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.

Overview

AviationWeather, provided by NOAA, is a specialized weather service tailored for the aviation industry. It delivers comprehensive aviation weather data including METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, and AIRMETs/SIGMETs. The service provides detailed information about cloud coverage, visibility, wind conditions, turbulence, and icing conditions crucial for flight planning and safety. The API includes access to weather radar data, satellite imagery, and aviation-specific weather charts, making it essential for pilots, flight dispatchers, and aviation applications.

Integration Steps

1. Review API Documentation

First, visit the AviationWeather API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.

2. Create Custom Action

In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:

1. Go to the Actions Dashboard
2. Click "Create New Action"
3. Chose Get or Post
4. Fill the action form with the following details:

Name: get_aviationweather_data

Description: Get data using AviationWeather

URL: https://www.aviationweather.gov/dataserver

Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.

3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot

1. Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
2. Select your chatbot
3. Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
4. Add the get_aviationweather_data action to your chatbot

Using the Integration

Your chatbot can now handle weather-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:

• What's the current METAR for JFK airport?
• Get the TAF report for LAX
• Are there any AIRMETs for the northeast region?

The chatbot will automatically use the AviationWeather API to fetch and return the requested information.

Additional Resources

• AviationWeather API Documentation
• OpenAssistantGPT Actions Guide
• Custom Action Tutorial