The Forecast page on PollenSense serves as a crucial tool for users seeking real-time and location-specific pollen predictions. By integrating interactive elements such as a zip code input and dynamic forecast display, the page offers users the ability to easily access detailed pollen forecasts for their area. This feature is particularly valuable for individuals with pollen allergies, as it enables them to plan their activities with awareness of potential allergen exposure. Through its user-friendly design and comprehensive forecast data, the Forecast page bridges the gap between complex environmental data and everyday user needs.
The provided HTML code outlines the structure and functionality of the PollenSense Forecast page, with the following key components:
The page is designed with a simple navigation bar, a forecast image, and an interactive container for user input and forecast results. It includes links to other pages and a footer for consistent navigation.
The code integrates with Google’s Geocoding API to convert user-provided state names or zip codes into geographic coordinates. These coordinates are then used to fetch pollen forecast data from the Pollen API.
The fetchForecast function retrieves daily pollen forecasts for the next four days, and the displayForecast function dynamically generates and inserts HTML elements to display this data.
Users input their zip code, triggering the getPollen function, which fetches and displays the relevant forecast. The code ensures that data is relevant and geographically accurate by validating inputs against U.S. bounds.