This service allows obtaining marine forecasts along a track defined by the user, who decides date and time for departure and arrival, the locations for those points and, optionally, some intermediate points.
Entering the required data
A track is defined by its geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) and by the date and time for departure and arrival
1. Dates:
Dates are entered in the appropriate boxes (Fecha) in the following format:
dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm
2. Latitude and longitude coordinates:
Alternative posibilities:
a. Using the mouse:
b. Using the keyboard:
Plotting the path and the forecast
By clicking on the " Calculate" button (Calcular), the information is sent to the server for processing and generating the trajectory and the marine forecast.
Zoom in on the map to see data at progressively downscaled time and space intervals.
Selecting the shown information
In the PLOT panel (PLOTEAR):
If you wish to display all the information for a given point of the trajectory, locate the cursor on it, and a box will appear with the data obtained from the numerical wave model:
Date and time
Additional information
Information can be requested from anywhere in the world seas, as the wave model is a global one.
Depending on the input data, the system assumes a constant speed for the movement of the ship.
The trajectory is calculated by linking the selected points along the shortest path on the Earth's surface (great-circle or orthodromic distance). It does not distinguish between land and water.
To check the sea conditions at a glance (wind and waves), a colour code used is used for the parameters on the map.
This service is not a genuine "ship routing" one, for there is no advised route. It's the user who decides it.