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SailDroid
The Sailing AppApp for sailors, yachts and boats, containinga set of nautical applications:- Magnetic Compass- Speedometer in knots, mph or km/h, Course over Ground- Position- Mark or edit waypoints- Import Waypoints from gpx file- Distance measurement in nautical miles and meters. Also usefulforanchoring.- Course to WaypointAll in large, high contrast characters
Sail Racer 6.6.4
This is a sail racing app for sailing enthusiastsandprofessionals.Application is used as an additional tool nexttostandard yachtequipment to take tactical sail decisionsfaster.Sail Racer appsuggest the favored end of the start line,monitorsyour position,time and guides the maneuvers that the startlinewas hit at thelast moment with the best possible speed duringyoursail. With thesail app it is easy to navigate in racing area.SailRacer interfaceis designed in a way that course efficiency,thelay lines andshifts could be captured in a splash of asecond.Skipper does notneed to analyze the numbers and canconcentrate onhandling theboat, maximizing performance and playingtacticalgames withcompetitors. Every wind gust and lull affect theboatheading and isvisualized in a “easy to read” shift bar on thetopof compass roseand on the map. Sail Racer is designedanddeveloped by sailors. Ithas everything to sail on the edge. -Timeto burn, Coundown andStarting box distances - Windaveragecalculation for 6minutes andan hour - Course averagecalculation(in case you do not have NMEAdata) - Boat efficiencyaccording topolar data - Mark, Laylinedistance and ETA - Tracker -Nauticalcharts - NMEA 0183 dataconnection, BlueTooth dataconnection,SailTimer wind information -Current indication and manymore -Works on watch (Android wear OS)More informationwww.sailracer.netSailrace.net app is free forlearning (Optimistkids, Lasers andother centerboards) and forevaluation purposes. Wekindly ask allkeel boat racers to purchasePremium license for 35euros / year.Have a good start and evenbetter finish.
Lefebure NTRIP Client 2020.04.06
Connect to a high accuracy GPS orGNSSreceiver, stream DGPS or RTK correction data to the receiverviaNTRIP over the phone's Internet connection. Log NMEA positiondatafrom that receiver to a file on the SD card. Make NMEApositiondata from an external receiver available to otherAndroidapplications.Note that this application requires the Bluetooth SerialPortProfile to connect to a GPS receiver. Bluetooth SPP is notincludedin all Android devices.Permissions Needed:INTERNET - Used for getting correction data from theInternet.BLUETOOTH - Used for connecting to a Bluetooth device.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN - Used for pairing with a Bluetooth device.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Used for writing NMEA data to a textfileon the SD card.ACCESS_MOCK_LOCATION - Used for routing external position datatoother applications.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION - May be used for sending location toNTRIPcaster instead of using data from the external receiver oramanually entered lat/lon.IN_APP_BILLING - Used for the subscription for thepremiumfeatures.
MX Mariner - Marine Charts
MX Mariner is a basic mobile marine navigator/chart plotter featuring quilted offline raster marinecharts.Offline raster marine charts are are available for the US,NewZealand, Brazil, and UK.US, New Zealand and Brazil chart regions are free to downloadandupdate.UK chart regions are available for the United Kingdom, IrelandandChannel Islands as in-app purchases. Each UK chart regionin-apppurchase gives you 1 year of free chart updates. UK chartregionsin MX Mariner are "derived in part from material obtainedfrom theUK Hydrographic Office".Features:Offline raster marine chartsOnline satellite and road mapsGPS NavigationActiveCaptain interactive cruisingguidebookhttps://activecaptain.com/Waypoints - create, edit, navigateTracks - record, editRoutes - create, edit, navigateGPX import / exportConfigurable units of measure and the World Magnetic ModelPlease see https://mxmariner.com/#/manual for details.
ISS Transit Prediction Pro 2.2.2
This application generates InternationalSpaceStation (ISS) Transit Predictions for the Sun, MoonandPlanets.The user specifies a location, which includes latitude,longitudeand elevation. The application downloads the latestorbitalinformation (Two Line Elements or TLEs). The applicationgeneratesa transit prediction map which contains prediction pathsfor eachtransit within a specified alert radius.*** Please try the ad-supported ISS Transit Prediction Freebeforepurchasing to make sure you like the app ***USER INTERFACEThe main screen provides 4 buttons:•Location - Press this button to add or select thepredictiongeneration location•Two Line Elements (TLE) - Press this button to download TLEs•Generate Prediction - Press this button to start thepredictiongeneration•View Prediction - Press this button to view the prediction maportext fileThe options menu provides the following:•Locations - Press to add, select, edit or deletesavedlocations•Predictions - Press to view, share or delete savedpredictionmaps•Settings - Press to set user preferences•DEM Files - Press to list or delete the downloaded DEM Data•Help - Press to display this help page•About - Press to display application version, creditsandlinksLOCATIONSAdd a named observing location by clicking the "Add Location"buttonaccessible from the locations screen.The location coordinates can be entered in any ofthreemethods:•Manually - Enter latitude, longitude and elevation in thetextboxes. Positive values represent North and East, negativevaluesSouth and West. Elevation can be entered in meters or feetabovesea level depending on the current prediction units setting.As thecoordinates are typed, the map pans to the location. Pressthesearch button to search for a location.•Map Input - Use the map to zoom and pan to a location. PressingtheSet button sets the location name, coordinates and elevation inthetext boxes. The elevation of the current coordinates isretrievedusing the specified elevation data source setting. Switchbetweenmap and satellite modes by toggling the Map/Satbutton.•GPS - By pressing the GPS button, the application uses GPStoobtain location coordinates and elevation.Use the locations page accessible from the options menu to editanddelete saved locations.GENERATING PREDICTIONSOnce a location has been entered and TLE have been downloaded,pressthe "Generate Prediction" button to begin predictiongeneration. Theprogress bar gives an indication of how long itwill take tocomplete the process. Depending on your CPU speed, itcan take a fewminutes to generate the predictions. Pressing thecancel button willcancel the prediction.VIEWING PREDICTIONSOnce the prediction generation is complete, the prediction maportext file can be viewed. Pressing the View Prediction buttonbringsup the previously generated prediction map. The text buttonwithinthe map view displays the prediction text. The Map/Satbuttonswitches between Map mode and Satellite mode.Within the map view press the Google Earth button to view the mapinGoogle Earth. Press the save button to save the prediction forlaterviewing.Within the transit information window, press the add tocalendarbutton to create a calendar event (Android 4.0 orbetter).Use the predictions page accessible from the options menu toview,share and delete previously saved prediction maps.PERMISSIONSStorage: To store/delete elevation data needed forpredictiongeneration, saved predictions & locations asrequested byuserSystem Tools: To prevent device from sleeping duringpredictiongenerationNetwork Communications: To download ISS orbital elements fromtheinternetYour Location: Fine (GPS) location. To obtain your currentlocationif requested by userYour Accounts: Read Google service configuration. Todisplaypredictions using Google Maps (Required by Google)
Transas iSailor
Transas iSailor is an easy-to-usenavigationalsystem developed for the amateur seafarers. Intendedfor use onboats and yachts, iSailor provides a clear presentationofnavigation information and electronic charts. Transas ownTX-97vector chart format supported by iSailor is recognizedworldwide asone of the most accurate and reliable sources ofnavigationalinformation.Available Chart Folios cover coastal and offshore waters ofNorthAmerica, Latin and South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East,FarEast, Asia, Australia & New Zealand. All chart folios canbeselected, purchased and downloaded via the Transas iSailorappusing its Chart Store section. Purchased chart folios includesaone year Chart Updates subscription service of yourchosencoverage. At the end of one year you can choose to renew yourChartUpdates subscription service or continue to use the chartsyoupreviously purchased and downloaded.• Positioning system:- Internal GPS (if available, through the AndroidLocationProvider)- NMEA GPS over Wi-Fi (TCP/UDP connection)- AIS class B Transponder (TCP/UDP connection)- Bluetooth NMEA GPS through the Android LocationProvide("Bluetooth GPS Provider" app is needed)• Navigation sensors support: GPS, Compass & ROT (TrueorMagnetic Heading), Wind, Echo-Sounder• AIS targets support: AIS Class A, AIS Class B, AIS Receiver,BaseStations, Aids-to-Navigation (AtoN)• Display of Charts and Routes• North Up, COG Up and Route Up chart orientations• Information on any vector chart objects• Free cursor, Point-To-Point and Own Ship referencedERBLfunctionality• Monitoring of navigational data: Position, Course (COG) andSpeedOver Ground (SOG)• Route creation by the graphic methods. “Go To” routes• Alarms & Warnings• Waypoint monitoring: Bearing to WP, Distance to WP, XTD• Schedule information: Time-To-Go and ETA to any selectedwaypointahead• Day and Night chart palettes• Track recording• Import & Export for Tracks and Routes• Multi-UnitsCompatible with Android versions since 4.4.x (API level 19)andhigher!List of supported and tested devices:Tablets:• Google Nexus 7 (2013)• Samsung Galaxy Tab S• Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0• Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4• Samsung Galaxy Note 3• Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet• Lenovo A3300-HV• Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 ProSmartphones:• Samsung Galaxy S4• Lenovo S60• Samsung Galaxy A3• HTC Desire 630• Asus ZenFone Z00ADWe cannot guarantee correct operation on non-tested devices.Ourteam will continue to improve the application performance,keepingyou informed about our progress in the upcomingreleases.iSailor web site http://www.isailor.usAny questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected] Yours,Transas iSailor team
RV Parky 75
Completely FREE with NO ADS or In-app purchases. Built byafulltimer to help RVers on the road. Don't be fooled bycopy-catsthatcharge you to unlock the app, this is the mostcompletecollectionof RV parks, camp grounds, rest areas, gasstations, andstores.Get information, view pictures, get directionsto where youareheaded to next. - Includes RV Parks categorizedby:CommerciallyOwned, Public Parks, Military Camp, 55+,KOA,Jellystone, Casino -RV friendly stores like CampingWorld,Cabela's, Cracker Barrel,and Walmart - Rest Areas andWelcomeCenters - Fuel Stops includingFlying J's, Pilot, and TATravelCenters - Low bridge warnings ForNorth America (USA,Canada,Mexico)
