Dropping In Surf Show Podcast How Social Media and Surf Forecasting are Alike
Jul 25, 2024
A lively dive into how algorithms shape both social media and surf forecasting. Short explanations of algorithm basics, efficiency, and real-world uses. A look at predictive models, buoy and camera data, and the limits of human reports. Practical tips on cross-checking forecasts and keeping a personal surf log.
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Check Input Data Before Trusting Forecasts
- Question the quality of inputs before trusting a forecast output.
- Rob Case warns bad input data (e.g., sparse or averaged buoy readings) directly degrades surf forecast reliability.
What Makes An Algorithm Good
- Good algorithms trade off efficiency, correctness, clarity and scalability to remain useful as problems grow.
- Rob Case lists reliability, robustness and adaptability as additional necessary algorithm qualities.
Time And Space Are Algorithmic Constraints
- Two core algorithm complexities are time (execution steps and speed) and space (storage and auxiliary memory).
- Rob Case explains inefficient or long programs strain hardware and user patience as data scales.