RipCharts allows one to view satellite data to determine favorable fishing zones

Welcome to RipCharts - The industry leader in satellite fishing maps. This app is free to download for existing RipCharts Premium subscribers. If you are new to RipCharts, then we allow you to purchase a new RipCharts subscription via an In-App-Purchase. Please contact us if you have questions or would like a complementary demo. (http://www.ripcharts.com)

The RipCharts mobile app is a powerful tool that enables offshore fishermen to evaluate recent satellite imagery in order to determine favorable fishing conditions. Search for, view, and download maps of near-realtime satellite imagery onto your device to take with you offshore.

View the latest imagery datasets:

- Raw SST orbit scans

- Composite SST (1day,3day)

- Multi-Res/Cloud Free SST

- Sub-surface SST (0m, -25m, -50m, -100m)

- 5 day SST forecast models

- Chlorophyll

- Chlorophyll/Cloud mashups

- Chlorophyll composites

- True Color

- Altimetry

- Currents

- Salinity

- Bathymetry

Map Features:

Use the multi-touch map to zoom, pan, view waypoints, and overlay additional data layers to gain insight into where the most favorable fishing zones are located.

Mapping Tools:

- Measure distances and headings between points

- Dynamically customize temp/color ranges on SST maps to identify subtle breaks <-- powerful feature!

- Overlay bathymetry, altimetry, currents, and Loran layers

- Tap the map to receive point information (lat, lon, depth, SST)

- Popular waypoints and fishing hotspots come pre-loaded

- Manage your personal waypoints (add,edit,delete)

- Save imagery to your device for offline/offshore use

- Show your position and navigate on saved imagery using GPS satellites

- "Go Here" navigation with bearing, ETA, and speed displays

- Floater oil rig positions updated twice daily (Gulf of Mexico only)