PHZoom Earth - Weather Forecast & Real-Time Tracker
Zoom Earth is an interactive global weather visualization platform and real-time hurricane tracking suite. It utilizes geostationary and polar-orbiting satellite data to provide near real-time monitoring of atmospheric conditions, wildfires, and severe weather events.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | v6.1 build 45 |
| Android Requirement | 8.0+ |
| Data Sources | NOAA (GOES), JMA (Himawari), EUMETSAT (Meteosat), NASA (Aqua, Terra, FIRMS), DWD (ICON), NCEP/NWS (GFS), NHC, JTWC, NRL, IBTrACS |
Core Functionality
1. Satellite Imagery & Monitoring
- Live Geostationary Data: Updates every 10 minutes (GOES, Himawari) or 15 minutes (Meteosat) with a 20-40 minute delay.
- HD Polar-Orbiting Data: High-resolution imagery from NASA Aqua and Terra satellites updated twice daily.
- Wildfire Tracking: Active heat spot overlays via NASA FIRMS data, used with GeoColor imagery to track smoke movement.
2. Radar and Nowcasting
- Doppler Radar: Real-time ground-based detection of rain and snow.
- Nowcasting: Instant short-term forecasting based on live radar data.
3. Meteorological Forecast Maps
| Map Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Precipitation | Combined view of rain, snow, and cloud cover. |
| Wind & Gusts | Average surface wind speeds/direction and maximum burst speeds. |
| Temperature | Air temperature at 2m, "Feels Like" index, and Dew Point. |
| Heat Stress | Wet Bulb Temperature monitoring for heat-related health risks. |
| Atmospheric | Relative humidity and sea-level atmospheric pressure. |
4. Tropical Cyclone Tracking
Real-time tracking of tropical storms and hurricanes from formation to Category 5, utilizing data from NHC, JTWC, and NRL.Recent Updates (v6.1)
- Crosshair Mode: Data insights provided via crosshair overlay while panning.
- Custom Locations: Support for custom naming of saved geographical points.
- Visual Enhancements: City-specific temperature labels and wind direction indicators for the Wind Gusts map.
Pro / Mod Features
- Premium Unlocked: Access to Pro features enabled.
- Optimization: Removed unwanted Permissions, Receivers, Providers, and Services.
- Cleaned Manifest: Ads permissions, links, and layouts removed; Debug code and Analytics (Firebase, Crashlytics) disabled.