Storm Chaser Database v 2.0

[Dan Robinson]

Those who were around in the previous heyday of this forum may remember the Storm Chaser Database we put together in 2006-2007. I'm in the process of building an updated version of this with the intention of hosting it on the StormTrack server as a new feature. This will serve as a large public directory of chasers as well as a links list. Like the original, each chaser will have a login to edit their profile and keep the info up-to-date.

The original version is still on my server, you can test-drive it to see the general concept: http://stormhighway.com/cdb/

I'm listing the original set of data fields/questions below (with a few of my own updates). If you want, copy-paste these into a thread reply with your information entered in. I will enter that into the initial rebuild. Please feel free to add more questions that you think would be interesting, or edits to the current ones.

I'm on the fence about migrating the old profiles. Since most are way out of date anyway, and some of the profiles are from chasers who have long left the forum (I don't know who would be OK with this going to StormTrack), I'm leaning on just doing a fresh start. Let me know what you all think.

I'm planning on working on this while I have some time off for the Thanksgiving Holiday, though I can't guarantee it will be ready by then. Right now it's a CGI/flatfile system, I'll be converting it to MySQL/PHP. Of course, I'd welcome any coding help if you have the knowledge.

Mods/Admins, would it be possible to set up a subdomain with MySQL/PHP on the server? For example: http://scdb.stormtrack.org/

First Name (middle initial optional):
Last Name:
Age:
Home:
Your geographic location:
- Great Lakes USA
- Midwest USA
- Northeast USA
- Northcentral USA
- Northwest USA
- Southeast USA
- Southcentral USA
- Southwest USA
- Canada
- Europe
- Australia
- Other Country


Short Bio:
Web Site Address:
Web Site Title:
Facebook:
Twitter:
LinkedIn:
Pinterest:
Instagram:
Photo Gallery Link (Flickr, 500px, etc):
Youtube Channel:
Vimeo Channel:
Email Address (required for login confirmation, will not be displayed publicly in database):
Public Email Address (optional - enter an email address here if you would like others to be able to contact you):


PART I - General Information
How long have you been actively chasing?
Favorite Aspect Of Chasing:
Favorite Chase Photo you Took:
Favorite Chase Photo by another chaser:
Favorite Chase Video:
Favorite Chase Video by another chaser:

PART II - Hail
Largest Hail:
Best Hail Year:
Worst Hail Year:
Favorite Hail Encounter:

PART III - Hurricanes
First Hurricane Intercepted:
Total Hurricanes Intercepted:
Best Hurricane Year:
Worst Hurricane Year:
Favorite Hurricane Intercept:
Most Intense Hurricane Intercepted:
Best Hurricane State/Country:

PART IV - Lightning
First Lightning Photo/Video:
Total Lightning Photos/Videos:
Best Lightning Year:
Worst Lightning Year:
Favorite Lightning Photo/Video:
Best Lightning State:

PART V - Supercells
First Supercell Chased:
Total Supercells Observed:
Best Supercell Year:
Worst Supercell Year:
Best Supercell State:

PART VI - Tornadoes
First Tornado Chased:
Total Tornadoes Observed:
Best Tornado Year:
Worst Tornado Year:
Best Tornado State:
Best Tornado Success Ratio:

PART VII - Waterspouts
First Waterspout Observed:
Total Waterspouts Observed:
Best Waterspout Year:
Worst Waterspout Year:
Best Waterspout State/Country:

PART VIII - High Winds
Highest Wind Experienced:
Best Wind Year:
Worst Wind Year:
Favorite Wind Encounter:

PART IX - Miscellaneous Questions
Total Chase Days:
Total Storm Days:
Total Tornado Days:
Most Chases/Year:
Fewest Chases/Year:
Total Miles Driven:
Most Miles Driven In One Chase:
Windshields Replaced:
Number Of States Chased:
Most Violent Tornado Observed:
Most Memorable Chase:
Worst Chase Day Ever:
Worst Drive To Do:
Threatened To Quit Chasing:
Best Week To See Supercells/Tornadoes:
Biggest Tornado Surprise:
Funniest Chase Experience:
Goofiest Thing A Chase Partner Has Said:
Most Tornadoes In A Day:
Most Photogenic Tornado:
Will You Chase In The Future?
Favorite Chase State/Country:
Favorite Chase Month:
Least Favorite Chase State/Country:
Favorite Chase Of All-Time:
First Chaser I Spoke To:

 

[Mark Blue]

I think a fresh start would be the way to go Dan. I saw Skip's profile and immediately thought it was out of date as he referred to himself as "green", which we know isn't accurate based on current events. The other question you posed about a subdomain will have to come from Tim, but it's definitely a good idea to pursue.