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Hurricane Tracking Software?

#1 Postby scandan780 » Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:24 pm

Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place or it has been discusssed before. Just wondering what software everyone is using? I'm looking for software (under $50.00) to run on my Windows XP operating system. I know that there is professional software for businesses and government but I'm looking for something for home use. I have found "Eye of the Storm 3000"(http://www.starstonesoftware.com/eots/) and "Tracking the Eye"(http://www.hurricanesoftware.com/). Has anyone used either of these and would recommend one? Do you know of any other software?

Thank you,
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#2 Postby HURAKAN » Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:27 pm

The "Eye of the Storm" is really great and under 50 bucks.

http://www.starstonesoftware.com/eots/order.htm
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#3 Postby LSU2001 » Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:48 pm

I use tracking the eye and Its great. you can download it free at http://www.wafb.com on their weather page.
Tim

Ps. if you need the exact link let me know and I will find it.
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#4 Postby skysummit » Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:57 pm

lsu2001 wrote:I use tracking the eye and Its great. you can download it free at http://www.wafb.com on their weather page.
Tim

Ps. if you need the exact link let me know and I will find it.
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What version does WAFB use? I know there used to be a free one, but how does WAFB's compare to the one you have to purchase? Can you get sat images with it?....or Outlooks and Discussions, etc?
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Software: Almost any price!

#5 Postby Betrock » Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:09 pm

I've been using Global Tracks 6.
They're now testing th GT 7 in Beta.
It is so cool! But won't really run on
Win98 or ME.

If I had a different Win version, I'd definitely go for that.

Anyone know of software that isn't $700 and really is useful? There has to be something in the middle - between Shareware and $1000 Pro stuff!

Something that will automatically download and plot advisories from multiple selected sources;
allow overlay of satelite, etc images onto plotting maps; allow addition of specific locations to custom maps, calculates distances,
allow/include SST's and other good stuff.
Even a premium subscription service that allows selection of sources and pays by the month!

That way those of us only interested in Hurricane season in our neck of the woods could pay for Western Hemisphere storms info for June thru Nov.

Go check out the beta discussion of Global Tracks 7 at
http://www.geo-earth.com/forums/index.php?showforum=95.

Look at some of the thumbnails! Oooh, I'd like to be able to do that!

Ah! To dream!

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Re: Software: Almost any price!

#6 Postby skysummit » Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:21 pm

Betrock wrote:I've been using Global Tracks 6.


Do you have a link where I could try out GT6? I looked on their website, but it says that Global Tracks 6 is no longer for sale.

Thanks
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#7 Postby mf_dolphin » Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:21 pm

I've used "EYE of the Storm" for several years. :-)
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#8 Postby msbee » Wed Jun 01, 2005 4:25 pm

I use Eye of the Storm and love it!
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Re: Software: Almost any price!

#9 Postby Betrock » Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:37 pm

skysummit wrote:
Betrock wrote:I've been using Global Tracks 6.


Do you have a link where I could try out GT6? I looked on their website, but it says that Global Tracks 6 is no longer for sale.

Thanks


I think you can download it from the site
http://www.extremewx.com/downloads.htm

I guess it's free? I really don't know.

They have a support forum for GT 6 at the same address I gave for GT 7.

You could ask there.

Betrock
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#10 Postby AussieMark » Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:17 pm

I use Eye of the storm. I love it. Been using it for a few years now of course every year I download the latest version.
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#11 Postby scandan780 » Thu Jun 02, 2005 8:47 am

Thanks to everyone for responding to my questions. Thanks Betrock, for the info on Global Tracks 6, I never heard of that software. I have downloaded "Eye of the Storm", "Tracking the Eye" and "Global Tracks 6" to try them out. I'll let you know which one I choose.

Thanks,
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#12 Postby skysummit » Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:20 am

scandan780 wrote:I have downloaded "Eye of the Storm", "Tracking the Eye" and "Global Tracks 6" to try them out. I'll let you know which one I choose.

Thanks,
Dan


I done the same thing. So far I'm leaning toward Eye of The Storm.
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#13 Postby southerngale » Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:17 pm

I'm considering "Eye of the Storm" - sounds like a lot of people are happy with it.

Is this where I should download it?
http://www.starstonesoftware.com/eots/order.htm
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#14 Postby skysummit » Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:18 pm

That's where I got it from :D
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