App Detail » Wind Seeker

What's New

v4.8
* Provides substantially more comprehensive observation location data, so more likely to have a wind observation site near you

App Description

Provides a FLAT VIEW COMPASS and an AUGMENTED REALITY 3-D VIEW showing the local wind and weather conditions with animated wind vectors. Also has a searchable MAP VIEW allowing you to view up-to-date local and world weather station data.

As requested by many users, you can now set any location of your choosing via map search, and browse the map to see weather conditions anywhere around the world

Ideal For:
- Aviators, Sailors, Surfers, Windsurfers, Kite Flyers, Cyclists, Fire Fighters, Weather Hobbyists and any other outdoor enthusiasts

Main Features:
- Compass view showing animated wind vectors for nearest weather stations with wind, temperature and humidity readings
- 3-D augmented reality view with animated wind vectors
- List of local observation stations (up to 10 nearest), from which any may be selected for individual wind viewing
- Map view of all local stations with weather arrows showing direction, speed and temperature
- Uses official Bureau of Meteorology data within Australia, and NOAA metar data (from airports) for rest of world

Notes
- The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired.

App Changes

• July 20, 2012 New version 1.2
• August 04, 2012 New version 1.3
• January 25, 2013 New version 2.0
• January 26, 2013 Price increase: $1.99 -> $3.99
• February 05, 2013 New version 3.0.1
• January 09, 2014 New version 3.0.2
• October 08, 2014 New version 4.0
• March 16, 2015 New version 4.1
• November 07, 2015 New version 4.2
• June 21, 2016 New version 4.3
• June 14, 2019 New version 4.5
• October 21, 2019 New version 4.6
• December 17, 2019 New version 4.6.1
• November 11, 2020 New version 4.6.2
• September 16, 2023 New version 4.8