PredictWind is a marine weather forecasting app included with Iridium GO!. It provides wind, weather, and forecast tools commonly used for offshore and coastal activities.
You can download the PredictWind app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and add it to your smartphone’s Home screen for easy access.
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For detailed setup instructions, feature explanations, and troubleshooting: PredictWind Support.
Using PredictWind Offshore:
1. Open the PredictWind Offshore application from the Iridium Mail & Web app or the dedicated PredictWind Offshore icon on your home screen |
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2. Select the one of the menus from the list (i.e. GRIB Offshore). Note: High resolution GRIB files are only available with a Standard/Professional account. |
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| 3. Define your route by dragging the start and finish pins on the map | |
| 4. Select the Download button to start downloading your GRIB files. You have the option to select parameters such as Wind, Rain, Wave, Cloud, Temperature and more. |
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| 5. When you're ready to download, select Continue to Download. The size of the download will be displayed and will vary based on the options selected. | |
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6. Select the method of download for your GRIB files.
Note: You must be connected to the Iridium GO! Wi-Fi hotspot before proceeding. |
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| 7. Confirm the Iridium GO! has been detected and verify you have good signal strength. | |
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8. Select Download All to begin downloading the GRIB files.
Note: PredictWind Offshore is automatically configured to work with the Iridium GO! |
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| 9. Once your download has finished, select Close to begin viewing the downloaded GRIB files. | |
| 10. The GRIB files from your latest download are automatically displayed and can be animated by using the control menus at the bottom of the screen. |
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