Raster Maps - Getting Started
Getting started with MapsGL is quick and easy and requires that you have an active Xweather Flex subscription .
Create an Xweather account
Sign up for an Xweather Flex subscription and setup your access keys as described in our Xweather Weather API’s getting started guide. We offer a free developer account for you to give our weather API a test drive.
Explore the Map Builder
Start exploring Raster Maps datasets and layers using our Map Builder to see what’s available and how it looks. You can also use the Map Builder to generate valid Raster Maps URLs that you can use in your applications for static images, interactive maps, or using our Javascript SDK.
Review the supported access methods
Imagery provided by Xweather Raster Maps can be requested either as a static map or as map tile layers with transparent backgrounds for integrating with third-party mapping libraries, such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Mapbox. You can also use time offsets to access data for a specific time period or valid time.