System Requirements Document for weathergpt

1. Introduction

WeatherGPT is an SIH 2026 disaster-management web/PWA product designed to convert local weather data into actionable, role-specific decisions for Farmers, Fishermen, and Communities. It features a premium, cinematic, minimal dark-teal interface with animated weather scenes, smooth page transitions, micro-interactions, and a responsive design for both mobile and desktop. The product aims to provide accessible UX and multilingual support, making it a comprehensive tool for managing weather-related risks.

2. System Overview

WeatherGPT is a disaster-management platform that transforms local weather data into actionable insights tailored for specific roles. It includes a suite of features such as live weather updates, forecasts, risk detection, and role-based recommendations. The system is designed to be multilingual, supporting English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi. It also includes a business layer, WeatherGPT ClimateShield, for organizational monitoring and risk management.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

WeatherGPT is delivered as a web/PWA application with a focus on disaster management and climate-risk intelligence. It supports offline usage and is architected for future integrations with IMD/MoES, Bhashini, Open-Meteo, LLM, and Twilio. The product is designed to be a startup-grade platform rather than a generic weather app, ensuring realistic data usage and functional interactions without placeholders or fake elements.

2b. Source Content Inventory

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2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Information/State: Introduction to WeatherGPT and ClimateShield, navigation to other pages.
• Primary Actions: Navigate to Login, Weather Overview, AI Assistant, Forecast, Multi-Hazard Watch, Alerts, and ClimateShield.
• Components: Full-bleed 3D scene, floating glass panels for navigation, radial layout.

Login

• Information/State: User authentication for returning users.
• Primary Actions: Login with credentials, password recovery.
• Components: Input fields for username and password, submit button.

Weather Overview

• Information/State: Current weather conditions, location selection.
• Primary Actions: Search location, enable geolocation, view live weather.
• Components: Weather data display, location search bar, geolocation button.

24h/7d Forecast

• Information/State: Hourly and 7-day weather forecasts.
• Primary Actions: View detailed forecasts, switch between hourly and daily views.
• Components: Forecast charts, navigation controls.

Multi-Hazard Watch

• Information/State: Animated hazard visualizations, risk detection.
• Primary Actions: View hazard details, receive role-specific recommendations.
• Components: Animated visualizations, recommendation panels.

AI Assistant

• Information/State: Conversational AI interface for weather queries.
• Primary Actions: Ask questions, receive data-driven answers, voice input.
• Components: Chat interface, voice input button, read-aloud feature.

Preparedness

• Information/State: Preparedness checklist for users.
• Primary Actions: View and complete checklist items.
• Components: Checklist display, action buttons.

Alerts

• Information/State: Alert status and history.
• Primary Actions: View alerts, acknowledge receipt.
• Components: Alert list, status indicators.

Alert Settings

• Information/State: Configuration for SMS/WhatsApp alerts.
• Primary Actions: Set up alert preferences, simulate alerts.
• Components: Configuration forms, simulation controls.

ClimateShield

• Information/State: Monitoring dashboard for organizations.
• Primary Actions: Monitor farms/assets, review risk scores.
• Components: Dashboard display, data visualization tools.

Actions

• Information/State: AI-recommended actions for climate risk.
• Primary Actions: Review and execute recommended actions.
• Components: Action list, execution controls.

Playbooks

• Information/State: Automated response playbooks.
• Primary Actions: Create and manage playbooks.
• Components: Playbook editor, management tools.

Alert Simulation

• Information/State: Simulated alert sending for demonstration.
• Primary Actions: Send simulated alerts, view simulation results.
• Components: Simulation controls, result display.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Farmer, I should be able to view live weather data and forecasts to make informed decisions about my crops. (explicit)
• As a Fisherman, I should receive alerts about hazardous weather conditions to ensure my safety at sea. (explicit)
• As a Community Member, I should access preparedness checklists to enhance my readiness for weather events. (explicit)
• As a ClimateShield Organization Operator, I should monitor weather risks and receive AI-recommended actions to protect assets. (explicit)
• As a User, I should be able to configure SMS/WhatsApp alerts to stay informed about weather changes. (explicit)
• As a User, I should interact with the AI Assistant to get accurate weather information without invented data. (explicit)
• As a User, I should experience smooth transitions and micro-interactions for an engaging user experience. (explicit)

4. User Personas

Individual Weather User

• Context: Farmers, Fishermen, and Community Members using WeatherGPT for local weather insights.
• Primary Goal: Make safer decisions based on accurate weather data and recommendations.
• Responsibilities: Search/share location, view live/forecast weather, understand risks, receive recommendations, use AI Assistant, complete preparedness actions.
• Interactions: Engages with AI Assistant, configures alerts, accesses multilingual UI.
• Success: Informed decisions leading to enhanced safety and preparedness.

ClimateShield Organization Operator

• Context: Organizations using WeatherGPT ClimateShield for monitoring and risk management.
• Primary Goal: Protect assets and manage climate risks effectively.
• Responsibilities: Monitor farms/assets, review risk scores, execute AI-recommended actions, manage playbooks.
• Interactions: Configures and simulates alerts, manages response strategies.
• Success: Effective risk mitigation and asset protection.

5. Core User Flows

5.1 Individual Weather User: Viewing Weather Overview

1. Start: User lands on the Weather Overview page.
2. Action: User searches for a location or enables geolocation.
3. Result: Current weather data is displayed for the selected location.
4. Continuation: User can navigate to the 24h/7d Forecast page for more details.

5.2 ClimateShield Organization Operator: Monitoring and Action

1. Start: Operator accesses the ClimateShield page.
2. Action: Operator reviews weather-risk scores and affected locations.
3. Result: AI-recommended actions are displayed.
4. Continuation: Operator executes actions or updates playbooks as needed.

5.3 User: Configuring Alerts

1. Start: User navigates to Alert Settings.
2. Action: User configures SMS/WhatsApp alert preferences.
3. Result: Alert settings are saved and ready for simulation.
4. Continuation: User can simulate alerts to test configurations.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Gleb Kuznetsov
• Palette:
  • Background: #001F3F
  • Surface: #003366
  • Text: #FFFFFF
  • Primary: #00FFFF
  • Accent: #FFD700
  • Muted: #4B6F91
• Typography:
  • Headings: Space Grotesk, Bold, uppercase
  • Body: Manrope
  • Scale: 1.5 modular, 72/48/32/20/16
• Shape Language: Floating glass panels, radial layouts
• Layout: Full-bleed 3D scenes with minimal overlay UI
• Motion: Continuous slow orbit/parallax, light sweeps, data streams

7. Signature Design Concept

The Landing page features a full-bleed 3D scene of an animated weather condition, with floating glass panels for navigation. Key metrics such as current temperature and alerts are highlighted in electric cyan and gold accents. The radial layout guides the user through the content with smooth transitions and interactive 3D elements.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• Motion Tempo: Cinematic
• Hero Dimensionality: WebGL
• Landing Hero Motion Brief:
  • Subject: Animated volumetric cloud morphing based on current weather data.
  • Thesis: User input transforms the scene, revealing data highlights.
  • Motion Vocabulary: Light sweeps, parallax effects.
  • First Frame: A dynamic cloud formation with floating panels.
  • Reduced-Motion State: Static cloud image with essential data highlights.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• Responsiveness: The interface must be responsive on both mobile and desktop devices. (explicit)
• Accessibility: The UX must be accessible to users with disabilities. (explicit)
• Multilingual Support: The UI must support English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi. (explicit)
• Data Integrity: AI must use actual loaded weather data and never invent values. (explicit)
• Safety: Safety-critical AI answers must recommend official confirmation. (explicit)

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, WebGL/R3F for 3D scenes
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Storage: Appropriate cloud storage solutions
• Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes (if required for deployment)

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• Assumption: Users have internet access for initial data loading; offline support is available thereafter.
• Constraint: No placeholder pages, dead buttons, or fake dashboards are allowed. (explicit)
• Assumption: Future integrations with IMD/MoES, Bhashini, Open-Meteo, LLM, and Twilio are planned but not currently live.

12. Glossary

• WeatherGPT: The disaster-management web/PWA product.
• ClimateShield: The business layer for organizational monitoring and risk management.
• AI Assistant: The conversational interface for weather queries.
• PWA: Progressive Web App, a type of application software delivered through the web.
• IMD/MoES: Indian Meteorological Department/Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• LLM: Large Language Model, used for AI functionalities.