PHZoom Earth - Real-Time Weather Map & Hurricane Tracker
Zoom Earth provides interactive global weather visualizations, high-resolution satellite imagery, and real-time tracking for severe weather events, including hurricanes and wildfires.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | v6.1 [PRO] |
| Data Sources | NOAA, JMA, EUMETSAT, NASA, DWD, NHC, JTWC, NRL, IBTrACS |
| Forecast Models | DWD ICON, NOAA/NCEP/NWS GFS |
| Update Frequency | Geostationary: 10-15 mins; Polar-orbiting: 2x daily; NASA FIRMS: Daily |
Key Features
Satellite Imagery & Radar
- Live Satellite: Near real-time imagery from GOES, Himawari, and Meteosat sensors.
- HD Satellite: High-definition data from NASA Aqua and Terra polar-orbiting satellites.
- Rain Radar & Nowcast: Ground-based Doppler radar for real-time precipitation detection and short-term forecasting.
Weather Forecast Layers
| Map Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| Precipitation | Combined rain, snow, and cloud cover data. |
| Wind & Gusts | Average surface wind speed/direction and maximum burst speeds. |
| Temperature | Air temperature at 2 meters and "Feels Like" (apparent) index. |
| Humidity/Dew Point | Relative humidity and condensation thresholds. |
| Pressure | Mean sea-level atmospheric pressure. |
Specialized Tracking
- Hurricane Tracking: Comprehensive tropical cyclone monitoring using NHC and JTWC data, covering development through Category 5.
- Wildfire Monitoring: Active fire and heat spot overlays via NASA FIRMS, integrated with GeoColor imagery for smoke plume tracking.
New in Version 6.1
- Crosshair Mode: Overlay for viewing specific data points while panning.
- Custom Locations: Ability to assign custom names to saved coordinates.
- Temperature Labels: City-specific temperatures displayed directly on the map.
- Enhanced Wind Data: Directional indicators added to the Wind Gusts map.
Pro Features Unlocked
- Professional-grade tropical alerts.
- Advanced customization for units and animation styles.
- Ad-free interface and extended data insights.