Variometer-Plus - 1.49 USD
by wrapware, Version: 2.5.10 , 594 KB Official Site
Package name: de.wrapware.variometer , Last Update: 2012-11-20 07:41:41
43 ratings (2.767 average)
1,000-5,000 downloads
What's new in this version (2.5.10):
Version highlights:
2.5.10
- Fixes for Galaxy S3
- Barometer manuell correction added
2.5.6 - 2.5.9
- Barometer finetuning, more sensors, UI revised
2.5.5
- Add the hydrostatic sensor (barometer) to calculate the vertical speed (climb rate) based on ‘true’ air pressure
- Fix UI problems on larger screens
2.5.4
- Add realtime view
- Add track management
- Add Goog
Description
Its a must have app for paraglider, hang glider, outdoor walkers, sailor ... .
Using speech instructions you can enjoy your course and listen simply to direction informations (like known from car navigation devices) or your climb/decline rate using beep tones just like a real variometer or view your track in real time. Additionally Google Earth is now supported (KML-File), to send (via email) and view your tracks offline on your home PC... .
The latest version supports (2.5.5) also the hydrostatic sensor (barometer), so the climb rate will be calculated based on ‘true’ air pressure like real variometer’s do.
This option will be additionally available, if your mobile
phone contain this particular sensor, otherwise Gps-based or phone acceleration sensor based calculation take place.
Feel free and enjoy your lifestyle.
Please read the short usage hints under:
http://wrapware.de/android/variometer.html
Version highlights:
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2.5.10
- Fixes for Samsung Galaxy S3
- Barometer manuell correction added (first option in menu 'more')
2.5.6 - 2.5.9
- Add sea level calibration for barometer
- Barometer finetuning, more sensors, UI revised
2.5.5
- Add the hydrostatic sensor (barometer) to calculate the vertical speed (climb rate) based on ‘true’ air pressure
- Fix UI problems on larger screens
2.5.4
- Revise and polish complete UI
- Add realtime view of track position in online-mode
- Add route and track management
- Track view offline in the app
- Add Google Earth support to view tracks and several sensor informations offline on your PC
- Add send Tracks (KML-File) via Email
Last comments from Android Market
Scott (**)
Nice concept, however, neither the gps nor the phone's accelerometer are sensitive enough to make the variometer of any use. No beeps in 5 m/s lift.
Dirk (*****)
Very nice app and less expensive as a real vario!
Árni (****)
As good as it can be with the phones hardware.
tamsa (*)
Useless:(it just looks like vario,concept is interesting,but not more.sorry.
