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 1.8.1
This update includes the following bug fixes:
- iPad retina display support
- Improved color tables for new Dual Pol products
- Storm Tracks provider default now set correctly
- Fixed bug in Location Services error handling
- Fixed memory leak for TDWR parsing from AllisonHouse
- Fixed VIL color table for clear air mode
- Fixed display of spotter names in list view
- Fixed product menu for TDWR on iPad
- Various resource fixes and corrections
Customer Reviews
Best Radar App BY FAR!
I'll admit, I was a little hesitant to drop $10 on an app. I have 2 other free radar apps so I was a little skeptical for one that cost so much. However, I sucked it up, bought it, and have NO regrets!! This app is amazing! If anybody is familiar with the GR line of weather products, this is a scaled down version. The radar resolution can't be touched. The best thing and the biggest draw for me was the base velocity feature; an absolute MUST for storm chasing. The Dual Pol radars are also amazing to look at. There are only a couple things I would love to see with this app to push it to 6/5 stars.
The ability to see which radars are in fact Dual Pol radars
and
The ability to see county roads when zoomed in (similar to what is available through GR2, GR3, and GR2 analyst). Highways make getting to a storm easy, but they are only so helpful when trying to place yourself in a specific location.
Other than that, I have no complaints about this app. Don't let the price deter you!!! This is a must have app for any amateur or professional weather enthusiast.
Weather geeks essential
Sure, it's pricey --- probably the most expensive you've ever thought about buying. It's so worth it. Save up ten bucks and buy an Apple gift card at the market. Right now, if you live in tornado alley.
Excellent app; Needs higher resolution roads
This is the best radar app on iOS--period. If you are a meteorologist, this is easily the best app for you to monitor convection on the go. I use it daily.
There is only one downside. The roads need to be updated. Detailed roads will allow for chasing storms only using the iPad or iPhone. It will make it the perfect app. Also, with retina screens and 4G speed (and WiFi) available, it might be time to incorporate Level 2 data feeds. This will given even more unprecedented detail on the go!
- $9.99
- Category: Weather
- Updated: Mar 24, 2012
- Version: 1.8.1
- Size: 5.3 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
