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OckamSoft 5
The latest version is 5.10, dated 1/5/12
The previous version, OckamSoft 4 is still available.
As the sailing world becomes more connected, the definition of just what instruments are needs to change in order to become more useful. Classic instrument systems have evolved from stand-alone (1 sensor feeds 1 display), to distributed (multiple sensors and displays connected to a processor). The next stage is instrument data becoming available to multiple applications and hardware items on the boat, and even extending out of the confines of the hull. This has been true in the America’s Cup for more than a decade, but at a high price in terms of support and hardware.
OckamSoft 5 has been designed to facilitate this new extension of what instruments are.
Design principles
| Data |
Images and
data are now required to be displayed on more than one device or
program at the same time. PC applications, cockpit display repeaters
(the 'MDWD'), PDAs and instrument
displays are all graphical, and need
lots more than just a few numbers to be useful. The OS5
driver’s primary job is to provide multiple connections to
all the data available.
In addition, a
change on one device needs to be propagated to all the
other devices (e.g. pinging a mark on your PDA is immediately reflected
on the racecourse application running on your MdWd).
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Web info |
The Internet is full of useful and legal data for use while sailing. Examples include many kinds of weather data including GRIB files, weather buoy readouts and radar weather displays. When an
internet connection is available, OS5 can display this
information as part of its normal repertoire. Vysion displays
can
also display web information without the need for an onboard computer.
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Calibration |
Good calibration leads to more wins and greater peace of mind. However, ihttp://www.ockam.com/os5/OS500Install.exet is a pain to do, and absorbs valuable resources. DeWiggler (now included as part of OS5) provides that extra crew member to help with this essential task. With a live internet connection, calibration can be accomplished remotely and in real-time using Remote Coach™. |
Troubleshooting |
With a live internet connection, your instrument system can be accessed from off the boat. The Remote Coach component provides the Tshooter expert application to allow real-time analysis. |
Embedded vs. PC |
OckamSoft 5 and the Vysion embedded display are compatible with each other. OS5’s racecourse and the Vysion display offer the same screens and features. The Vysion is optimized as an installed display, wired to the boat's instruments, and eliminating the need for a PC. |
OS5 Applications
| Driver |
The driver
component provides instrument
connectivity, database distribution and Remote Coach™
services to
all applications on your boat's network.
More information... |
| OS5Race |
This is the
primary display for OS5. Pages
include Starting Line, Racecourse, SailPlan and numerics. Man overboard
control and display is also included.
More information... |
| Vysion |
The Vysion is
an embedded
system and display that runs a stand-alone version of OS5race. They can
be used as mast displays or wired cockpit displays.
More information... |
OS5Race/Vysion display pages
| Starting line Provides time to the line and burn time. The starting line is set by the 'Ping' buttons, and times are calculated from boats current position and speed. Predictions are enhanced by your polar file, which determines acceleration to full polar speed. One of the starting line scenarios is the "Dogleg start" as shown to the right. A dogleg start is similar to a Vanderbuilt except that you run parallel to the line and turn up at the correct time to hit the start at T=0; The advantage of this start is that you can have extra speed when you cross, allowing you to pop out ahead of the fleet. In the example, you will cross in the middle of the line going 1.1 knots above target. More information... |
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| Racecourse Provides time to the laylines and wind variability data. The three layline sets are current (white), max wind right (green) and left (red). The wind ovals show the maximum and minimum speed and direction. The solid oval is 66% of total wind history, and the dotted oval is 100% of total wind history. More information... |
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| Web images With a live internet connection, OS5 and Vysion can display real-time radar and other weather information. More information... |
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| SailPlan SailPlan is a sail crossover chart that is useful during a race to anticipate and manage sail changes. It shows wind strength and current and next leg true wind angles, with variability. The database is editable, and includes weight and in-use time. There is a presentation and editor available on the detail page. More information... |
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| Charts & AIS |
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| Numerics You can use Vysion/OS5 as a mast display (i.e. remote display). In this mode, they respond to paging commands from other control sources including Lynx. |
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| Man overboard The Man Overboard function displays the overboard point and steering prompts. It also keeps track of the drifted position due to current. MOB can be triggered from the display, the OS5 driver or Lynx. |
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