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Iphone Wind App

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Created by surfingboye > 9 months ago, 11 Apr 2009
surfingboye
NSW, 2707 posts
11 Apr 2009 12:21PM
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http://goingapps.com/default.aspx

Application Description
The first application to let you measure the wind speed using your iPhone. Know the approximate wind speed between 0 and 28 mph wherever you go!

To use, press the start button. Wait a few seconds. Press stop. The final reading is the average of the period between stop and start, giving you the approximate average wind speed. Point the microphone at the bottom of the iPhone directly into the wind.

Easily convert between mph, kmh, knots, and Beaufort.

This application uses sound conversion to gauge wind velocity. As the wind speed increases, the application converts the louder noise on the microphone into a wind velocity reading.

For precise measurement, a scientific anemometer should be used.

Derive approximate wind velocity for a multitude of recreational uses such as windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing, golfing, hunting, kite flying, etc.

This application is not meant to take the place of a scientific anemometer and is for recreational use only.

Strongbow
WA, 273 posts
11 Apr 2009 10:25AM
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Someones been lurking in the windsurfing forum.

surfingboye
NSW, 2707 posts
11 Apr 2009 7:13PM
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hmm. who has...???

Blownaway
QLD, 776 posts
11 Apr 2009 7:29PM
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I reckon all that salt air blowin into my iphone would destroy it pretty quick,I,ll stick to
the white caps method thanx

lotofwind
NSW, 6451 posts
11 Apr 2009 7:34PM
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lick ya finger and stick it in the air

the truth
QLD, 189 posts
12 Apr 2009 1:27AM
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so that's my problem , I've been licking my finger and sticking it in my ear,- now i understand.
luv
istt

GalahOnTheBay
NSW, 4188 posts
12 Apr 2009 5:11PM
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If you have an iphone why not just hit the seabreeze graphs page? (/end plug)

saffieboy
SA, 222 posts
12 Apr 2009 8:37PM
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errr... aaaaa...

isn't it a bit late for an April Fools's joke???

surfingboye
NSW, 2707 posts
12 Apr 2009 10:26PM
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i dont even have an iPhone. i just thought it may have been interesting for others who do...

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
12 Apr 2009 10:49PM
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surfingboye said...

i dont even have an iPhone. i just thought it may have been interesting for others who do...


I bought a copy to test it out. I'll put it alongside a wind meter and check how accurate it is.

KitingCasey
QLD, 242 posts
13 Apr 2009 12:31AM
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258 what the **** when did this happen?

sk1nner
VIC, 181 posts
13 Apr 2009 1:06PM
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pfft what a joke, i tried another app that uses the same measurement method...Doesn't work at all.

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
13 Apr 2009 11:27PM
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sk1nner said...

pfft what a joke, i tried another app that uses the same measurement method...Doesn't work at all.


Tested it today in 9 knots, it was surprisingly accurate, but I could only test it in the current windspeed today.

Whether it works in stronger wind is a different question altogether.



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