Tornado path visualization - what is this data?

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The discussion centers on the visualization of tornado path data, specifically regarding the gold lines and blue dots observed in the Uxbridge, Ontario drone imagery from May 21, 2022. The gold lines form closed loops and intersect, suggesting they represent drone flight paths rather than travel paths or contours. The blue dots correspond to images captured by drones assessing tornado damage. This data is crucial for understanding the impact of the tornado and the effectiveness of drone surveys in disaster assessment.

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A tornado swept through the town of Uxbridge Ontario last week. What does this data say?
Does anyone have a clue what the gold points and associated lines represent?

I notice that all the gold lines form closed loops (so they're not travel paths) and they cross themselves (so they're not contours).

I can't think of any type of data that would result in this.
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DaveC426913 said:
Summary: A tornado swept through the town of Uxbridge Ontario last week. What does this data say?

I can't think of any type of data that would result in this.
The blue dots apparently represent images taken from a drone.
Additional photos collected via drone for the May 21, 2022, Uxbridge, ON event. Ground survey conducted May 22, 2022.
But the path/file seem to be to the individual's computer.
 
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In hindsight, I can see that several of closed loops have one leg that is long and straight. A drone racing home for 'Mission Completed' treats.
 
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