Description
RadarScope is a specialized display utility for weather enthusiasts and meteorologists that allows you view NEXRAD Level 3 radar data along with our most requested new feature, Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm, and Flash Flood Warnings issued by the National Weather Service. It can display the latest reflectivity, velocity, and other products from any NEXRAD radar site in the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico. These aren't smoothed PNG or GIF images, this is real Level 3 radar data rendered in its original radial format for a high level of detail.
This version *now includes* support for Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam!
Whether you are scanning reflectivity for a mesocyclone's tell-tale hook echo, trying to pinpoint the landfall of a hurricane's eye wall, or looking for small features like velocity couplets in the storm relative radial velocity product, RadarScope gives you the power to view true radial NEXRAD weather radar on your iOS device.
When there are any Tornado Warnings (outlined in RED), Severe Thunderstorm Warnings (YELLOW polygons), or Flash Flood Warnings (GREEN polygons) in effect throughout the US, tap the warning button in the top right corner to browse the list of current warnings, view the details, and even zoom to the selected warning on the map.
Pinch or stretch to zoom in and out. Drag your finger around the map to scroll. Tap the radar sweep button in the toolbar to switch radars. Select one of the 155 different radar sites, with the rotating radar beam representing each radar's approximate coverage area. Plot your current location by tapping the location button and optionally report it to the Spotter Network. Tap the play button to download and animate over the last six images. Display the names of over 25,000 cities and towns on the map as you zoom and scroll. Tap and hold the color legend to see the data values.
Meanwhile, RadarScope will retrieve and display updated data automatically and intelligently (approximately every 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the radar scan strategy).
You can display data from NOAA's public access web site, our optional commercial feed provided by iMapWeather (the default), or your Allison House subscriber account.
Please visit our web site for more information.
What's New in Version 1.8.0
RadarScope 1.8 contains the following major new features:
- Added new KLGX radar in Langley Hill, Washington
- Support for Terminal Doppler TDWR radar sites (enable them in "Settings->Advanced" from the Info "i" button)
- Support for NEXRAD storm cell tracking information
- Support for TOR and SVR watch boxes for AllisonHouse customers
- Geography added for Mexico, Canada and Carribbean
- New Dual-Polarization Products (where installed by NWS)
- Differential Reflectivity
- Correlation Coefficient
- Differential Phase
- Hydrometeor Classification
- Landscape mode support for iPhone 3GS and up
- Bug fixes
Customer Reviews
Awesome app
I just have to say that this app works and looks great. It is very good for guessing intensities of storms. Worth every penny!!!!!!
EDIT:
This app just keeps getting better. The only thing that was wrong with it for me was the lack of landscape mode. Not only did they fix that, they added Dual-Pol! Throw in storm tracks and TDWR, this app just put Itself even farther away from any "competition". A must have for weather geeks, and nice job to Base Velocity!
Third Review And Best Yet...
This is my third review of this app; I've been using it for about 3 years now, and it just keeps getting better. The spotter network integration is great for those that use it. Only improvements I can think of, which I would pay more for (in app possibly) would be satellite cloud coverage, the option of displaying NOAA's storm reports, landscape mode, and 2-radar linking. Landscape, out of all of them, is my most desired personally.
4.9 out of 5 for 99% of people, I just want a tad more personally until it's totally perfect in my opinion.
Edit: 4th review here, and man do I love how they actually listen to their customers. Love the new update!! Honestly the only thing that I wish this software had now (other than a desktop version for PC) is the ability to have regional radar, but that's not a huge thing. 6 out of 5 stars.
a DOW for iPhone
Dual-Pol on my phone?!? Amazing. Should cost much, much more than $10. People that actually know weather, know this app is awesome and well worth the $10 measly dollars.
- $9.99
- Category: Weather
- Updated: Oct 05, 2011
- Version: 1.8.0
- Size: 5.4 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Base Velocity, LLC
- © 2011 Base Velocity, LLC
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.0 or later
