iGrib is a GRIB (GRIdded Binary) file viewer for iOS (iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch). This allows you to see the same data that the professionals use for forecasting. This app is particularly valuable for people like sailors who require a longer range forecast. (The author is a sailor) Grib files. Awesome – The only app that can be do Weather Routing, read grib files from many sources and, in addition, take the current into account. The choice between the various grib file providers is unique. Which other gribs file viewer allows you to pick your provider and draw meteogram? As for the routing, this is the best. A MUST HAVE app. LuckGrib is a fully featured, easy to use, fast GRIB reader, viewer and downloader. Remote access to weather data via satellite or email is supported. Advanced weather routing capabilities, for sailors, is also available. Weather forecast data, packaged as GRIB files, can be downloaded directly from the LuckGrib server cluster.
qtVlm is a navigation software designed for sailing boats. It is also a free weather grib viewer that accepts all kinds of gribs. It can read and display maps in various formats: Vector charts (S57 and S63), Raster charts (kaps, geotiff, etc), Visit My Harbour charts and mbtiles charts.
qtVlm is certified Iridium GO! and can also access directly to your Great Circle (squid) grib subscriptions. It includes an AIS module (with the possibility to retrieve targets via Internet) and an Instruments Module, that can acquire data from various NMEA sources, or from internal GPS. It can also send performance data (VMG, target speed, etc) to a navigation system or exterior repeaters. It can also send data to qtVlm Companion, an Android and Android Wear application specially designed to interact with qtVlm. qtVlm calculates the best course using Routes and Weather Routings modules. Many options are available, like multi-routing to find the best departure date-time according to various parameters, routing on a pathway, or taking into account segments with engine. Winds, Currents and Waves plus some other weather variables are used during the calculation. Boat performances can be tuned very precisely, for instance polar efficiency during night, or time needed to tack or gybe. Several grib files can be loaded at the same time, in order to be able to route using various parameters (winds, currents and waves for instance), or to compare grib models. Weather faxes images can also be loaded on top of gribs. |
A Start Line Mode manages a regatta start line with chronometer, distances and times calculations, and displays a safe zone. qtVlm can also be used In Simulation Mode. In this mode qtVlm will use wind and currents data from grib to simulate navigation. All instruments will be usable, and real live AIS targets are received from Internet. Beware not to collide with a real fishing boat or another qtVlm boat! qtVlm is free for Windows, MacOS, Linux and Raspberry. There is also a free basic version for Android and iOS, which can be unlocked to full version through in-app purchase. You can also found some usefull polars here |
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1st Method: Open it in another program.
When you double-click GRIB files, your computer attempts to open it in a program associated with GRIB files. If there’s no program associated with GRIB files on your computer, the file won’t open. To open the file, download one of the most popular programs associated with GRIB files such as Gridded Binary.
2nd Method: Take a hint from the file type.
The GRIB file extension usually indicates it's under the umbrella of Data Files. However, if it’s another file type, it might not open with one of the programs listed above. Take the following steps to find the file type:
- Right-click the file.
- Click “Properties” (Windows) or “More Info” (Mac).
- Locate the file type under either “Type of File” (Windows) or “Kind” (Mac).
3rd Method: Check with the developer.
So you’ve tried using a different program, you’ve confirmed the file type, and your GRIB file still won’t open. Even if these methods were unsuccessful, you might still be able to reach out to a software developer for help. Use the chart below to find the developer for each of the programs mentioned above and contact them directly for assistance.
| Software | Developed By |
|---|---|
| Gridded Binary | Unknown |
4th Method: Open it in a universal file viewer.
If the developer isn’t able to help, a universal file viewer probably can. File Magic (Download) and similar programs are designed to open a wide variety of file formats, including GRIB files. Some aren’t compatible and will only open in binary. Download File Magic now to open you GRIB and hundreds of other file types with one program!
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