Weather Data in WeatherNet

 

Global coverage, award-winning design, and the largest library of GRIB and classical weather, including ocean and fishing data, in the world, all in one package. State-of-the-art compression routines and file transfer procedures deliver data to you fast and affordably. Compatible with PC, Mac, and almost every satellite device on the market.

For over a decade, WeatherNet has warehoused the most robust collection of weather, ocean and fishing data on the planet. WeatherNet's data transfer engine continues to hold the preeminent position in the accelerated delivery of content across all satellite and wireless platforms.

Some key client-side features include a satellite phone connection wizard and satellite dialers that can connect directly to almost any type of satellite phone, incremental updating procedures that keep your onboard weather database current, and the capacity to choose text products (coastal, offshore, high seas) with either a point-and-click approach from a map or by simply using your location to search for reports nearby to you.

The soul of WeatherNet is its content library. With it, WeatherNet becomes the only resource with:

	Co-located GRIB weather and ocean data		Text information, SpotCast point forecast
	Classic weather charts,		Satellite Wind/Wave
	Chris Parker forecast
... as well as buoy, radar, tides and more.

OCENS is continually adding new sources of data to its WeatherNet library. No where are we more aggressive at this than latest and greatest GRIB sources from some of the best weather models (and minds) in the world (RAP and HRRR as well as Great Lakes wind and wave). The latest set of additions also represent the transition of classical data (and I mean really classical data like weather charts!) into a GRIB product (NDFD).

How WeatherNet works

 

How To Videos

 

WeatherNet 3 Introduction & How To - Portal Mode - Yes this still applies to Version 5
How to video - Basic Mode
How to video - Batch (Library) Mode

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NDFD wind and wave GRIBs in OCENS WeatherNet and GE Plus for iPad

RAP and HRRR GRIBs

 

Use the Wizard to tell WeatherNet the types of products in which you are interested. Choose GRIB or classic weather charts, text files or buoy products, fishing data or ice forecasts, satellite pictures or tide information…the list goes on. WeatherNet’s intelligent content algorithm merges your interests with your present or proposed location, anywhere in the world, the result is a personalized list of products that satisfy the specific insights you require for prevailing and predicted weather, ocean and fishing conditions. Your Wizard list is then presented to you on the Portal mode screen for fine-tuning. WeatherNet also includes a "Popular Products" button on your Portal mode map. This tool draws upon the past history of requests made by the community of WeatherNet users for the area in which you are or will be working or playing.

The patented File Transfer engine works with the WeatherNet Satellite Dialer to dial, download, and deposit requested data on your device then automatically disconnecting to protect you against unwanted airtime expenses. The customized compression of each WeatherNet product by our servers before it travels over your airtime further distinguishes your savings with WeatherNet from any other source. In fact, these savings are so substantial that it costs you more in minutes or megabytes to download ‘free’ products from the Internet than to obtain them via WeatherNet.

Once products are delivered to your computer, WeatherNet auto-launches OCENS GRIB Explorer, MetMapper, or other viewing software you choose to use. Acquired products are cataloged by date and name for easy retrieval and analysis later that day or night. Just double-click on the file in your WeatherNet screen to re-launch and review.

For our many legacy customers OCENS has retained the classical Library and Basic modes with which you are familiar. Use Library and Basic mode if you desire, as you desire. But don’t neglect the capacity of the Content Wizard to explore WeatherNet in new ways to mine from it the very richest array of weather, ocean and fishing products.

Bundled with WeatherNet is a comprehensive Help file that not only addresses the how-to of the new version but also goes into discussions of the data available to you in the WeatherNet warehouse. An introductory video is also bundled with the WeatherNet installer. The video walks you through your first use of the Content Wizard, Portal mode and File Transfer process. It’s a convenient overview that quickly transitions you into the full utility, which is WeatherNet.

One thing that’s never changed is the commitment of OCENS staff of professionals to supporting you, on land or sea. Whether it be activation, device configuration, peripheral integration or content suggestions, OCENS staff will patiently and professionally work to satisfy you. It’s who we are.

Pricing

WeatherNet's fee structure is also revolutionary. Users simply activate their account and then pay for the weather they download. Each weather product is priced independently; data costs and estimated air time are computed prior to the download. The amazing thing is that WeatherNet is so efficient that you will pay less using this for pay service than you would downloading this data for free over the internet using conventional methods!

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