Waves are great metaphors for models: what makes a good model? What makes a good wave? In this 4h workshop you will have access to core weather and ocean data through a dedicated API to create advanced forecasting models and new exciting surfing related analytical products.
29 millions surfers worldwide are looking for the same scarce resource: good waves. But what makes a good wave? Swell, coast & beach topography, (low) density of local population, reputation? The quality of a wave is highly subjective and depends both of measurable elements and surfers' perceptions. The aim of the "Perfet Wave Hackathon" is therefore to improve current swell models using traditional data inputs (tides, weather, water level, circulation, waves, etc.) with local contextual data, open data, and any relevant input that could improve model accuracy and the quality of a related analytical product.
The workshop is organized in a 4h sessions, with 2 main steps:
Getting started with the objectives & constraints, the API and take off of the modelling activity.
Time for finalizing your tricks, fine tune the presentation and get your score from the Jury of Senior Data Scientist.
How are you going to be evaluated?
Commitment and degree of difficulty
Innovative and progressive maneuvers
Combination of major maneuvers
Variety of maneuvers
Speed, power and flow
Good luck and enjoy!