Software Features and Description
1. WxSat leverages SSEC Data Center holdings and RealEarth to provide global coverage for visible, infrared, and water vapor channels.
2. WxSat (short for Weather Satellite) displays and animates full-resolution, real-time weather satellite data.
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Download and install WxSat on your computer
GET Compatible PC App
| App |
Download |
Rating |
Maker |
 WxSat |
Get App ↲ |
8
4.00 |
UW-Madison SSEC |
Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
Install WxSat app on your Windows in 4 steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .
- Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using WxSat on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "WxSat"
- The search will reveal the WxSat app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once WxSat is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including WxSat.
- Now enjoy WxSat on PC.
Download a Compatible APK for PC
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Current version |
| Get APK for PC → |
UW-Madison SSEC |
4.00 |
3.3 |
Download on Windows 11
For Windows 11, check if there's a native WxSat Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.
- To use WxSat,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "WxSat" » then Click "Install".
- WxSat will now be available on your Windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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Download on Android: Download Android
✔ Pros:
- Provides geostationary vis/IR/WV satellite data on black and white color scales
- Lots of customization options for animation
- Simple and stable, works well on iPad mini4
- Developed by SSEC, a reputable source for satellite data
☹ Cons:
- Screen draw mechanism is slow and inefficient when zooming in to a region
- Downloads all images before showing the region of interest, making it unusable in some cases
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Slow on IPad
By WelshyinUsa (Pcmac user)
This software seems to work but it’s screen draw mechanism leaves a lot to be desired. If one zooms in to a region the software downloads ALL the images and then shows the region of interest (ROI). This makes the map drawing slow and as a result completely unusable. It would be better to figure out the ROI and then only download and draw the overlay images in that ROI.
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Fantastic initial version - looking forward to revisions
By wxjoe (Pcmac user)
SSEC knows satellite data. This app gives you geostationary vis/IR/WV on black and white color scales. Lots of customization for animation, which is really nice.
I can't wait to see the future of this app - I expect it will fully evolve to become the RadarScope of satellite data.
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Awesome tool
By Seattle Rex (Pcmac user)
It’s really quite cool to have the satellite info viewable like this
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excellent tool
By radiomegahertz (Pcmac user)
this app is very simple and very stable works excellent on my ipad mini4 , good job wisconsin university
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