NASA Barometer MeteoMan with Masthead Transducer

Many sailors rely on low cost domestic barometers, which are inaccurate, have low resolution and very poor history. Several quality paper recording instruments exist but are delicate, fiddly to use and rely on paper which can jam when damp. The MeteoMan overcomes all these problems. It provides an accurate, high resolution barograph recording in excess of five days data on barometric pressure and wind speed. It is easy to use, reliable, rugged and draws very little power from the boat's battery.

The MeteoMan is available with an optional NMEA Wind sensor which provides wind direction, wind speed and external temperature. The MeteoMan provides reliable meteorological information for the yachtsman. The main display shows the wind speed and direction, the ambient temperature and the barometric pressure.

To assist in predicting future trends the unit also displays a precision barograph and an anemograph showing barometric pressure and wind speed for the previous five days. In addition to the meteorological functions the unit includes a marine chronometer, a stop watch, a race countdown timer, display of internal temperature and battery voltage.

MeteoMan can be connected to an NMEA Clipper Wind system. The NMEA wind sensor is supplied with mounting bracket and 20 m cable.

Technical specifications

• atmospheric pressure range: 850 to 1100mb
• wind speed (when fitted with NMEA wind sensor)
• wind speed history
• wind direction (when fitted with NMEA wind sensor)
• temperature: outside temperature (when fitted with NMEA wind sensor), cabin temperature
• supply voltage: 9 to 15 volts
• display size: W-150mm, H-112mm, D-42mm