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The USB Barometer from Starpath is a reliable and user-friendly solution to view the current air pressure data of your position directly in your navigation program. We have tested this barometer extensively, and the results are excellent.

USB Barometer from Starpath: now for sale!

The USB Barometer from Starpath is a reliable and user-friendly solution to view the current air pressure data of your position directly in your navigation program. We have tested this barometer extensively, and the results are excellent.



The American Starpath School of Navigation is a renowned navigation school, led by director David Burch, who is also known as the author of the book 'Introduction to Electronic Chart Navigation (ECDIS)'. 

New feature in WinGPS 6-2025: Read barometer


In the upcoming 2025 edition of WinGPS 6, expected to be released in spring 2025, we will add the ability to read NMEA data from a barometer. This will allow you to further refine your route planning and be even better prepared for the water.
 
Why is this interesting to you?

With up-to-date GRIB files on board, you have forecasts of air pressure, wind force and direction, temperature and precipitation. This helps you plan your route and estimate weather conditions.

With a barometer on board, you can also measure the current air pressure and easily follow its development. As you may know, high air pressure often indicates stable and good weather, while low air pressure predicts worse weather. A sudden drop in air pressure can indicate approaching stormy conditions.

By combining these data, you can estimate weather changes better and earlier, even if you do not have internet on board. This gives you the opportunity to adjust your route or make preparations on board in good time.