Weatherflow WEATHERmeter
Canadian Yachting
Weatherflow, a company with over two decades of experience developing observational, modeling and forecasting technology, has been rapidly expanding on its portable wind and weather metres. Canadians have become fairly reliant on various weather and navigation apps to provide us with current and forecasts, but this tech may not always be available if service is lost. And of course, you can always revert to your standard onboard anemometer, but for those who appreciate gadgets and new tech, Weatherflow’s wind and weather metres offer a simple, easy to use and portable option.
It begins with their portable windmetere, that is essentially a pocket-sized anemometer that plugs into your mobile device, reads wind speed and direction, and records on your phone through their app. Since the success of the plug-in wind meter, Weatherflow has taken their anemometer to new heights.
Weatherflow now offers a complete WEATHERmeter that can measure wind (avg, gust, apparent, true), temperature, humidity, heat index, wind chill and pressure readings. And it no longer requires a direct plug in to operate, but connects wirelessly to your smartphone up to 100’ feet away. Compatible devices include iPhone 4S or newer, iPad Gen 3 or newer operating on iOS 6.0 or newer and Bluetooth Smart Ready Android Phone and Tablets with operating system 4.3 or newer.
The data gathered by the WEATHERmeter can be viewed through the free Wind & Weather Meter app, but is also compatible with other popular weather apps like SailFlow, FishWeather and Wind Alert. Data can also be directly shared instantly through email, SMS, Twitter, Instagram and other comparable platforms.
The device has received extremely positive reviews from both mariners and beyond (marksmen, golfers…). The unique ability to take your weather station with you lets you use it for multiple applications, and provides a fun toy while out on the water and when you head inland.
Although this gadget isn’t going to be replacing your onboard equipment anytime soon, sometimes it is just fun to look at new gadgets that are still quite advantageous to boaters. Carry it with you ashore to stay on top of conditions.
http://weatherflow.com/wind-weather-meters/
Originally published here.