B&G unveils first fruits of GRIB.US partnership

by Saul Trewern on 8 Aug 2007 Following the teaming up of B&G and GRIB.US, announced on 10 July 2007, B&G has launched a new version of its Deckman tactical navigation software, offering sophisticated new functionality, including integrated weather data delivery.

Deckman V8.2 includes as standard integrated GRIB file functionality in the form of UGRIB from leading weather data specialist GRIB.US. This gives Deckman users instant access to high quality and reliable weather information, enabling enhanced routing decisions and increased tactical prowess for navigators.

The UGRIB software pulls many data sources into one central server and delivers worldwide weather coverage to the user. GRIB weather data can be viewed from within Deckman as a weather overlay, integrated into Deckman routes for optimal tactical decision making.

A co-founder of GRIB.US, Steve Hayles is a top racing navigator and weather router.

'I initially developed GRIB.US together with Marcel van Triest to meet our racing needs. We felt that others could also benefit from the software. As a user of Deckman for a number of years now it was a natural choice to offer GRIB.US as an integrated function. Our working partnership with B&G has enabled this,' says Steve Hayles, who was also involved in the original development of Deckman.

'GRIB.US software complements Deckman, enabling us to further enhance the information available and allowing users to make even more accurate tactical decisions,' says Richard Acland, Managing Director, B&G.

Deckman V8.2 is compatible with many instrument systems including the latest B&G H3000 system.

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