| With the addition of the GDL™
30/30A weather data receiver and a partnership with XM WX Satellite Weather,
Garmin is proud to bring real-time graphical weather data coverage of the
United States (except Alaska and Hawaii) directly to Garmin marine
chartplotters. For the first time, mariners can
access real-time weather information for the United States directly on the
GPSMAP® 3010C or
GPSMAP 3006C using the
GDL 30 — no need for a separate PC interface. The Garmin GDL 30 black box
receiver is completely waterproof and part of the new
Garmin Marine Network, a plug-and-play system that puts GPS, weather,
sonar, radar and other important data literally at a boater's fingertips.
United States weather information captured and processed
by the GDL 30 and GA 31 pole-mount antenna is directly overlaid onto the
3010C and GPSMAP 3006C multifunction, color displays. Users can overlay
individual or combined weather data screens, so they can see weather
conditions at their current location or along a projected path. The GDL 30
and XM WX Satellite Weather service work to keep boaters continually
informed of changing weather patterns, so they can make better-informed
decisions and spend more time enjoying the water.
XM WX Satellite Weather is the same leading, analytical
weather technology and data that is provided to television meteorologists
across the United States. It relays a continuous transmission of 20
different types of graphical weather information that can be overlaid on the
chartplotter, including:
- Current conditions
- City forecasts
- NEXRAD Radar with precipitation type
(animated, high resolution)
- Surface air pressure
- Surface analysis (Highs, Lows and fronts)
- Lightning
- Storm cell size, speed and direction
- Hurricane track
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- Visibility forecast
- Wind speed
- Sea surface temperature
- Wind direction
- Wave period
- Wave direction
- Wave height
- Buoy data
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For mariners wanting XM Satellite Radio in addition to XM
WX weather data, Garmin offers the GDL 30A which provides a unique audio
interface with the 3010C and 3006C — allowing for connection to an on-board
stereo. Over 120 satellite radio channels of music, sports, news, talk, and
entertainment are delivered to these chartplotters via the GDL 30A for an
additional monthly fee.
The GDL 30/30A: revolutionizing the delivery of real-time
weather data to mariners
GDL30/30A provides weather data and audio
entertainment for the United States (except Alaska and Hawaii) only. For
more information about coverage see XM Satellite Radio's website.
Additional XM WX Satellite Weather monthly service fees
for weather data and audio services apply |
