Contributions

Developed the graphical user interface using python

Implemented the path finding algorithm

Incorporated speed profile data and directional limitations of the sailboat

Integrated local wind forecast data from NOAA

Optimized the land detection algorithm for imported maps

Takeaways

This was my first project in which I developed software for a client. My role incorporated communication, project management, and software development. The minimum viable project agreed upon at the start was completed early and our team continued the project by implementing additional features at the requests of our client.

Source: The source code for this project not available to the public