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Re: Show HN: I made a website to find best bus seat to avoid the sun while traveling

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Post by Toutouxc »

Jhsto wrote: post #15
jorisboris wrote: post #5

I need this for flights, not for the sun, but I somehow always have fomo when having to choose between left and right side of the plane on the seat selection screen

It would have to predict the model numbers of the planes though: some newer ones I have been to (A350s) seem to have automagic dimming windows. Getting on flights with such windows is better even if you have to sit in the sun!

You can usually predict the plane quite well if you know the airline and their fleet and they show you the exact seating plan.

Re: Show HN: I made a website to find best bus seat to avoid the sun while traveling

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Post by qurashee »

Twenty-three years ago, during my daily trips to the university campus, I had the exact same idea. However, I became distracted by calculating the position of the sun and delved into astronomical algorithms, which led me to never complete it. Kudos to you, that's really impressive!

Re: Show HN: I made a website to find best bus seat to avoid the sun while traveling

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Post by 0raymond0 »

When I travel, Before I pick a seat, I will think about the direction of the bus or plane to decide which side(left or right) seat I should select. Sometimes I like the sun while traveling, sometimes I'm not. The method is simple, it needs three factors, 1. The direction of this transportation tool way to your destination; 2. The time range; 3. The direction of the sun in the time range. So if I create this site, I need these variables first: 1. Tell me where are you going(such as From, To). I can confirm the direction of the transportation tool on Google Maps. 2. Tell me the time, I can calculate the direction of the sun based on the time range. After that, I can know which side seat you should choose.

Re: Show HN: I made a website to find best bus seat to avoid the sun while traveling

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Post by dheera »

Jhsto wrote: post #15
jorisboris wrote: post #5

I need this for flights, not for the sun, but I somehow always have fomo when having to choose between left and right side of the plane on the seat selection screen

It would have to predict the model numbers of the planes though: some newer ones I have been to (A350s) seem to have automagic dimming windows. Getting on flights with such windows is better even if you have to sit in the sun!

I hate those windows, when fully dimmed they let through a lot of blue light, and blue light is bad for sleep.

On the other hand though I detest window seat passengers who insist on having the windows closed for take-off and landing. I'd like to know when to expect a thud, thanks. The electric shades are nice in that aspect because they are never fully opaque.

Re: Show HN: I made a website to find best bus seat to avoid the sun while traveling

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Post by badgersnake »

dheera wrote: post #27
Jhsto wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It would have to predict the model numbers of the planes though: some newer ones I have been to (A350s) seem to have automagic dimming windows. Getting on flights with such windows is better even if you have to sit in the sun!

I hate those windows, when fully dimmed they let through a lot of blue light, and blue light is bad for sleep. On the other hand though I detest window seat passengers who insist on having the windows closed for take-off and landing. I'd like to know when to expect a thud, thanks. The electric shades are nice in that aspect because they are never fully opaque.

Don’t you have to have the blinds up for take off and landing? You definitely do in Europe.
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