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A.2.3 TRANSFER OF WEATHER DATA
Before the data transfer can start, it is necessary to insert: Time of departure
(ETD), current position (PO) manually or obtained from the GPS and the heading.
All the data transfer function are available in the menu - C-Forecast, Preview down-
load.
A.2.3.1 Insert current date and time
Normally the chart plotter will receive date and time through the build in or
attached GPS, or in simulation mode - manually. In case it is necessary to insert the
date and time manually, before collection of data from C-Forecast, it is done in the
menu - C-forecast, preview, date and time (ETD).
If the date and time are not inserted the server can not provide any informa-
tion or the transferred information may be of no value for navigation.
A.2.3.2 Selection of an area from which to get weather data
The area covered by the weather data is variable according to the type of
subscription, the point of departure and the heading.
Inserting of point of departure
The point of departure can be set by the user either directly from the GPS - actual or
simulated position, by using cursor position or by inserting the numeric co-ordinates
manually.
Inserting heading
The heading will represents the central line of the area covered by the weather infor-
mation. The heading, is normally received from the GPS, but can manually be modi-
fied by the user.
A.2.3.3 Selecting type of weather information to be collected
It is possible to select the type of data to be collected from the options below:
- Wind: only the direction and pressure/speed
- Waves: only height
- Wind + Waves: both the above
A.2.3.4 Download of data
If the previous options/settings have been carried out, it is now possible to
download the weather information using the menu item - C-Forecast; download pre-
view.