Description
Stop guessing. Start understanding the weather.
WindScope teaches you to read surface pressure charts the way professional sailors do. Instead of just showing you a forecast, we
help you understand why the wind blows.
Tap. Measure. Learn.
Place two points on any isobar and instantly see the calculated wind speed and direction. The app uses real meteorology - the
same geostrophic wind equation used by weather professionals.
What you'll learn:
- How isobar spacing relates to wind strength
- Reading wind barbs (those little flags on weather maps)
- Why wind direction differs over sea vs land
- The science behind pressure gradients
Features:
- Live pressure charts from the UK Met Office
- Automatic chart downloads every 24 hours
- Forecasts up to 84 hours ahead
- Interactive wind measurement tool
- Built-in "How It Works" reference guide
- Practice mode with guided exercises
- Animated onboarding demo
Perfect for:
- Sailors preparing for offshore passages
- Sailing students and RYA/ASA trainees
- Weather enthusiasts who want to go deeper
- Anyone tired of blindly trusting forecast apps
Charts cover the North Atlantic and European waters. New regions coming soon.
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What's New (Version Notes)
- New animated onboarding showing how to measure wind
- "How It Works" guide with isobar basics, wind barb key, and formula explanations
- Practice mode for hands-on learning
- Floating action buttons for cleaner interface
- Redesigned splash screen
- Improved navigation layout