install the iridium Go! app on your device.
install link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iridiumgoinstall the iridium Mail and Web app as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iridium.mailandwebRegister with iridium to get a specific iridium email address
registration link : https://www.iridium.com/mailandweb/in SailGrib WR, you will get the grib file through a mail exchange.
You have to use SailDocs (or Great Circle) as the source of your grib files.
The Source is set in the grib request parameters.
In practice, to request a grib:- set your Source to SailDocs
- set your model generally to GFS
- check at the bottom of the screen the box “Make your request with iridium”
- enter your iridium email address just below
- Request the grib. A mail is prepared and sent to the iridium Mail and Web app.
- Go to the iridium Mail and Web app and send the email through the iridium network
- wait for 5 minutes
- Get your mails in the iridium Mail and Web app, you should receive a mail from SailDocs in your mailbox. Show all the details of the mail: tap the Menu button and show all details. The attached file will be shown with a download button.
- Save the grib file which comes as an attachment.
- Open the file in SailGrib.
Be careful that the max size should be around 70kb for the grib file.
To get the entire Atlantic, set the grid resolution to 2.5° with a 6 hour timestep or 1° and a 12 hour timestep
And most importantly, **train before you set sails.**First with WiFi, to make sure you set the correct parameters to get a grib file size of 50kb or less. Second, with the Go! to get an actual file.
If you do not have an external antenna for the Go!, it will work better when the Go! is outside with a clear sky view.