Back to NewsSimpler, Faster and More Reliable – PredictWind Offshore App
4 CommentsThe PredictWind Offshore App is simply the best way to get GRIB files, Weather Routing, GMDSS text forecasts and Satellite Imagery while offshore. The app simplifies the process of downloading the data in a highly compressed format ideal for Satellite and SSB connections.
All forecast data is automatically selected by setting your route. Simply set the start, waypoints and destination for your passage, by dragging and dropping points on the map. Then the app will download the selected files ready for viewing.
Watch the video to find out more about this incredible forecasting tool:
Key Features/Benefits
- Highly Compressed – Files are highly compressed in BZ2 format for efficient data usage.
- Automatic Resume – The automatic download resume feature deals with any dropped satellite connections.
- Email Requests – Email GRIB requests are automatically generated by the Offshore App.
- Connection Compatible – The app works with your existing Satellite or SSB communications.
- Iridium GO! – The app interfaces with the Iridium GO! for direct downloads, boat position, and Iridium Satellite connection time.
- Forecast Confidence – Top 4 weather models – PWC/PWG & CMC/GFS – for a greater level of confidence.
PredictWind has combined the worlds leading forecasts and tools, in an App, that will make getting weather data via a Satellite or SSB communication incredibly easy.
Morning –
new app seems great. one thing I’m unclear on is does the app display GRIB files. ie Can I get a cursory look in your app or do the files always need an external viewer/program ? Thanks
Hi David,
Thanks for making contact with us. Please use the free GRIB viewer – http://www.zygrib.org/ – to view the GRIB files that you download from the PredictWind Offshore Application. We are working on adding the GRIB file viewing to our Offshore App which is due to be released in quarter one of 2015.
Kind regards,
PredictWind
Tiana,
For my account I inquired last year about GRIB file viewing from a regular internet connection, i.e. not using the Offshore app. You said I would need to use other software for managing the files as well. Will the zgrib.org that I see you have referenced in your customer reply work for me? If so I will go ahead and try that. When your new version of the Offshore app. comes out will there be a GRIB file viewer available seperatly for those of us who are not ready for an ongoing upgrade of our accounts? Thaanks
Hi Grant,
Thanks for making contact. Yes, the ZyGRIB will work for viewing GRIB files that have been downloaded via the Offshore App. We are still working on the GRIB viewer for the Offshore App. The GRIB viewer will be available for all types of subscriptions, including the Free Version.
Please contact our support team if you have any further question.
Kind regards,
Tiana