Catsat v5.0 User Guide GB 28022017

CATSAT SOFTWARE USER GUIDE
GENERAL FUNCTIONS, OCEANOGRAPHY AND WEATHER
Rev du 28022017
CATSAT – OCEANOGRAPHY USER MANUAL
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SUMMARY
I. Introduction........................................................................................................................... 5
II. About CATSAT 5.0 .................................................................................................................. 8
III. Starting with CATSAT ........................................................................................................... 13
IV. General functions................................................................................................................. 34
VI. Vessel appearance and position ........................................................................................... 72
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VII. How to access oceanography and weather parameters ......................................................... 85
VIII. How to Display and use standard Oceanography and Weather maps ..................................... 96
IX. How to display and use CATSAT Analysis .............................................................................138
X. Advanced Oceanography functions......................................................................................144
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XI. Advanced Weather Options.................................................................................................200
XII. Frequently Asked Questions and Trouble Shooting ..............................................................209
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I INTRODUCTION
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I. Introduction
This manual aims to explain how to use the Oceanography module of the CATSAT application v5.0.
This new version includes new functionalities as well as a new CATSAT downloader accessible directly into
the software allowing to easily download data, with automatic or manual mode.
The new CATSAT version v5.0 includes the following news functionalities:
- New user friendly interface
- New included modules
EEZ
OCEANO
CATSAT
BATHYMETRY
TIDE
- New Catsat data downloader directly into the software
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- Drag and drop
- A new double easy access toolbar,
- A new cockpit information window
- New flying window mode

- New oceano parameters: FSLE, parameters in high resolution
- Enhanced charts (ENC, CMAP)
- Language changes included into the software
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II ABOUT CATSAT5.0
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II. About CATSAT 5.0

Installation prerequisite
We recommend to have the following minimal configuration on your computer before CATSAT
installation for a convenient use, as CATSAT is memory consuming:
- We recommend Windows 7 or 10, even if CATSAT is compatible with other versions

- Storage : SSD highly recommended, with an additional hard drive disk for data
- Processor : I7 with 3.2 Ghz
- Memory : 16 Go
- Last generation of graphic board. We recommend to choose additional card rather than
embedded card in the motherboard
Licence and protection HASP

The CATSAT software is protected by a USB dongle key. This key also allows the
decryption of the oceanographic data.
Every user of CATSAT reaches his own data which are encrypted according to the
key which was awarded to him.
The key determines the different modules in the CATSAT software.
Be careful, only dongle keys HASP PRO and HASP HL are now compatibles with
CATSAT v5.0. Old long dongle key USB are no longer compliant with this version.
The dongle USB key must not be connected to the computer once the CATSAT software installation
folder is done.
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Optional modules
1) Notion of modules
The CATSAT v5.0 default module includes:
- Bathymetry module
- Tide module
- EEZ module
Besides the Oceanography Module, the following software modules are also available on an optional
basis:
- Navigation Module,
- Mobile Tracking Module (Buoys or vessels)
- Catch Module
- Catch+ Module
BATHYMETRY
INCLUDED
TIDE EEZ
MODULES
CATSAT 5.0
OCEANO
MODULE
NAVIGATION TRACKING
OPTIONAL
MODULES
CATCH CATCH +
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2) Available functions per module
These module functions will be described in distinctive user manuals.
a) Navigation module
The Navigation module allows to:
- Display and manage your own track (point list, track life time, point displayed, track color)
- Display bearing line or bearing range line
- Display floating bearing line and floating bearing range line
- Create and manage marks
- Create and manage your own route
b) Mobile tracking module
The Mobile tracking module allows to:
- Display and manage tracks from external mobile as buoys, vms mobiles, AIS, ARPA etc…
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c) Catch book module
The Catch Book module allows to:
- Store catches on database by species, natural environment, add comments

- Possibility of making requests according to the types of catches, and of the natural environment
- Possibility of making requests by annual periods
- Visualize catches thanks to statistical marks, which size is proportional to tonnage. The color of
sectors being associated to a specie.
d) Catch+ module
The Catch + module is an extension of the Catch module.
This module allows to store catches and display them with oceanographic values, by gathering catches
database with oceanographic database.
This file can be exported from the vessel to the company for statistical studies.
Catches database Oceano database
+
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Catches database compiled
with Oceanographic values

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III STARTING WITH CATSAT
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III. Starting with CATSAT
Login/access
No password is necessary to reach the software, however it is imperative to connect as "Administrator"
during the first use, so as to have access to all the options of the software. Please note that the other
proposed users bring limitation use of the software.
Then, click directly on “ok” when you see the welcoming screen. This window won’t appear again, except
if you log off.
Language
The CATSAT software was translated into several languages: French, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese,
Icelandic, Russian, Spanish, Danish, German, Italian, Norwegian, Thai and Greek.
The language is no longer coded into the dongle key, you can now set it directly in the software language.
Click on Apply and re-start the software to apply the modification.
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General screen description
The different relative functions can be accessed from the Main menu located in the menu
bar or from the two default toolbar buttons.
Main menu Toolbar 1 Critical information Information bar
Toolbar 2 Main chart List of Mobiles Chart 2 Information page

Black box
Alerts
The toolbar is now separated in two part, one horizontal, one vertical.
Both toolbar menu is separated in several parts; all those functions will be described throughout this
documentation.
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1) Horizontal toolbar:
- Oceanographic view selection
- Oceanographic tools
- Object filter function
- CATSAT data downloader (CATSAT Connect)
- Object filter
- Catchbook functions
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2) Vertical toolbar:
- Navigation tools
- Chart layers
- Chart control
- Restore default context
3) Icons tooltip
A tooltip appears under each button when you fly over it with the mouse, indicating each button
function.
Example of tooltip:
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You have the possibility to display them or not :
In the System menu, select Setting and then click

on General Configuration
Once in the Configuration menu, click on the

Toolbar tab and untick the box called “Show
tooltip”
Click on Apply and then on OK
Zoom/Moves functions
Zoom +
Skips to the following scale (equivalent to the + key).
The magnified maps are displayed in main maps.
Zoom –
Skips to the precedent scale (equivalent to the – key).
The wheel mouse also allows to change the scale.
Window Zoom
Focuses the view on a rectangle around the cursor (equivalent to a left click holding the
shift key). When the rectangle is visible, you can change its size with the + and – keys.
If Center Mode is active, Window Zoom mode can be chosen by clicking on SHIFT key.
The CATSAT V5.0 implements a new way to operate the maps and interface.
You have now the possibility to drag and drop the maps, using the mouse or by touching the screen.
Maps can be also moved by using the center mode.
The different zooms are also available via the menu bar. Moreover, a scale enables you to choose the size
of your displayed view.
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Scale
Information window : flying mode or anchor mode

CATSAT v5.0 allows to view object information window either as classic information page on the right of
the screen or either by flying over the object. This new flying mode functionality enables to:
- Visualize the feature of Catches, Tracks, Marks, Routes, Navigation Tools… by simple move the
mouse pointer on the object.
- Read the information related to the object.
- Activate the actions related to the object.
This information window can be configurable: the object information window can be let as a flying window
that appear when you fly over it, or you can anchor it on the right corner of the interface.
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Example: Switch from flying mode to anchor mode
Flying mode: Anchor mode:
STEP 1:
When you click on the object, the information page appears docked on the right:
STEP 2:
Click on the small arrow to go back to a

flying mode.
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STEP 3:
A flying window appears near the object when you make a right click on it.
STEP 4 :
When you are in flying mode, click on the small

arrow on the upper right corner to go back to
information page mode.
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Character size
With the new CATSAT V5.0 you now have the possibility to resize window characters.
Before changing the size:
By clicking on the small configuration icon on the left side of the window, a scale appears and you can
now choose the character size by moving the cursor.
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After changing the size:
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Restore your usual view (use a defined display context)

1) Display context
In the CATSAT software, you have the possibility to display a Display Context with different information
windows, for example with different data displayed by default. It is possible to save this configuration
in order to display it later.
In the new CATSAT version v5.0, a default button is already set up for re-initiate display in case of mix
up or if you want to save a requested configuration. You can however modify the default context at
your convenience or even create several display contexts.
STEP 1:
Click on the menu View, on the menu

bar and select Display context and then
Define.
STEP 2:
By clicking on new context, you will be able to save the current display context you have created under
a name.
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Example:
You can choose to define a requested context according to your requirements.
In the below example, you can save the context in order to display 2 views and a critical information
window.
2) CATSAT default
In the same way, you can restore the usual view which is saved by default in the CATSAT software, for
example in the case where your views are mixed up. You can use this function to come back to your default
view, all the options chosen and the functions displayed on screen will be erased. This function is very
useful when you have activated too many functions or when you are blocked.
In the View Menu, select

Display contexts and then
Default.
Or click on the default button

located in the vertical
toolbar.
Exemple :
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Mixed up views
After using
CATSAT default function
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Set up your local time

One of the first thing to do when you start with Catsat is to set up your local time in order to visualize the
most pertinent weather information.
1) Display the different hours available
STEP 1:
To display the weather high frequency, select the requested parameter in the scrolling list.
STEP 2:
A small box indicates the different hours available above the parameters. These hours are indicated in
UTC.
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2) Set your local time
You can set up your local time in order to see the available high frequency weather corresponding the
most to your country.
To set your local time, you must follow the steps:
STEP 1:
On the Display menu, select General

Configuration.
STEP 2:
The following window appears:
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STEP 3:
Select the Time menu
STEP 4:
Move the arrow for setting

your local time according to
your needs.
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STEP 5:
Then, click on Apply and OK to apply the

settings.
The hours on the display control panel are now indicated in your local time.
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3) Example: Mexico
1) Initial state: Time offset, High Frequency Weather at GMT

 Mexico (wind + pressure) GMT + 0
 Display control à 12h00
 Time offset 0
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2) Modified state: Time offset -9 (Area Mexico), HF Weather à UTC

 Mexico (wind + pressure): GMT -9
 Display control with modified hours
 Time offset -9
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IV GENERAL FUNCTIONS
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IV. General functions
Select and Display charts
The CATSAT software 5.0 includes three types of charts:
- Planisphere or
- CMAP NTmax Charts or
- ENC Chart
CATSAT software is also compliant with the following charts format: S57, ENC, and CMAP that can be
bought separately.
Planisphere
CMAP
ENC
1) Planisphere
To use the planisphere, select Settings in

the System menu.
Then select Charts, Chart provider and
click on Planisphere
2) CMAP charts
a) Improvement in CMAP display
CMap NT MAX Charts have been improved in the new CATSAT v5.0.
 EEZ territorial area have been removed
 Improvement in display of depth isobaths improved
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Example :
Without the box dynamic colour ticked:
With the box dynamic colour ticked:
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Select Charts in the Display menu and then click

on Charts Objects:
Tick or untick the Dynamic colour box, as per

your requirements.
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b) Display
STEP 1:
To display C-MAP charts, select

Settings in the System menu.
Then select Charts, Chart
provider and click on CMap
NTMax charts
STEP 2:
It is possible to configure the detail level of the map:
Select Charts in the Display menu, and then

click on Chart Objects
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Basic display
Standard display
Full display
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c) Order charts
You have the possibility to order C-MAP directly through the CATSAT interface. This action can be effective
only if you have previously installed CMAP PC Selector software on your computer.
STEP 1:
CMAP charts must be displayed on screen

before doing this operation.
Select Settings in the System menu, then
Charts, and click on Order charts.
STEP 2:
The CMAP NT PC Selector opens. You can now select the requested chart.
For the complete order procedure please contact helpdesk@thalos.fr
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3) ENC Charts
a) What is ENC?
An Electronic Navigational Chart is an official Charts database created by a national hydrographic office
and is designed for Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS).
An Electronic Navigational Chart must conform to standards stated in the International Hydrographic
Organization (IHO) Special Publication S-57 before it can be certified as an ENC.
Only ENCs can be used within ECDIS to meet the International Maritime Organization (IMO) performance
standard for ECDIS
Details of Miami port entry:
b) Display ENC charts
Select Settings in the System menu,

then Charts, Chart provider and click
on ENCs.
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c) Display mode
In the same way as CMAP charts, it is possible to configure the detail level of the map.
Three icons are available on the vertical toolbar when ENC charts are displayed:
Oceano
Open sea navigation
Coastal navigation
STEP 1:
Select Charts in the Display menu,

and then click on Chart Objects
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STEP 2:
Basic display
Standard display
Full display
d) ENC and bathymetry
ENC enables to display detailed 2D and 3D bathymetry charts
STEP 1:
To open the 3D view, click on

3D View in the View menu
STEP 2:
Once the 3D view is displayed, set up the requested functions in the Control Window for more accuracy.
Refer to Part 3D view for more explanation.
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Example:
You also have the possibility to represent the 3D bathymetry vie with the chart representation on it.
For this purpose, select 2D chart in the 3D view configuration window. Refer to 3D view part to have
more information about configuration.
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Display and use Different views

The CATSAT software includes 5 different views:
- The main view
- The second view (chart 2).
- The 3D oceano view
- The 3D view for bathymetry
- The critical information view
You can now also display 2 secondary views helping you in navigation
- The Pilot view
- The Chart Overview
Refer to the navigation module manual for more information about these two other views.
To display the second view and the 3D view can be made through the icons of the toolbar or by the entries
of the main menu.
View 2
This button separates the screen in two
views, it allows to show the second
view.
The view 2 can sometimes be opened

with a small dimension. To extend it,
click on the separation bar between,
view 1 and view 2 and drag and drop the
view to the left, so as to extend it.
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3D Oceano View
Display 3D view.for oceanography
Becareful, the link for this view is located

in the Oceanography menu and not in
the View menu.
3D View for bathymetry

Display 3D view.for bathymetry.
Becareful, the link for this view is located
in the View menu. and not in the
Oceanography menu
Critical information window

This new transparent window displays
the vessel and cursor information.
You now have the following information
within reach:
The button is not created by default but
you have the possibility to create and
add it in the toolbar for more
convenience.
Refer to part “Create a button”
All the views are synchronous and co-localized:
- The cursor position is the same in the 3 views
- Zoom scale is the same in the 2 views
- Movements are the same.
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Main View Critical 3D view View 2

information view
The additional views can be either anchored or floating, the pull-down menu in the title bar of the
view allows to reach these two functions Floating and Dock.
When the window is anchored, right-click on the title bar and select floating to detach the window
view, the window is floating.
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In the same way, when the window is floating, right-click on the title bar and select Dock to anchor
the window view.
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Night and Day

1) Display colour mode
It is possible to modify the colors of the screen according to the conditions of luminosity outside or
consultation during the night. Three modes are available.
For that purpose, you can modify color mode in the Configuration menu:
STEP 1:
In the System menu, select Settings and click on

General configuration.
STEP 2:
The following window appears.

Go to the Display tab and select the requested
mode.
- Office mode for day
- Black background in day mode
- White background in dusk mode
Please note that Black and White background

will also change the window color of your
computer.
STEP 3:
Click on Apply and then on OK to validate.
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Example:
Normal mode Black mode White mode
2) Office mode and vessel mode
When you untick the Office mode, the software

switches in vessel mode
The Day and night icon is now available in the

toolbar and you can use it.
Please note that vessel mode will also change

the window color of your computer.
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CATSAT toolbars
1) How to display/hide the CATSAT toolbar
The toolbar allows you to create shortcuts for the functions you will be liable to use regularly.
You can configure the toolbar in function of your needs.
To display the toolbar, select Toolbar 1 or

Tollbar 2 in the View menu.
By default, the toolbar appear when opening

CATSAT software.
You have also the possibility to access to the configuration window from the toolbar. Place the cursor on
the toolbar and make a right-click. Then click on customize. The configuration window will appear
immediately.
Moreover, it is possible to remove the entire toolbar from the screen by unticking seach toolbar in the
view menu. To set again the toolbar, you have to go back in the View menu and then click on Toolbar 1
and Toolbar 2, as described above.
Example of screen with toolbars:
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2) How to customize the CATSAT toolbar
You can insert or delete one or several button from the CATSAT toolbar. For example, we can set up
a display context button, to restore the initial context (Refer to point II-M for definition) or insert a
critical information button.
STEP 1:
In the System menu, select Settings and click on
General configuration.
STEP 2:
To add more icons, click on the

Display menu and then
Configuration, and select the tab
toolbar.
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STEP 3:
First, click on Insert button and select the place

you want in the toolbar for the displaying of the
requested button.
To insert new button
STEP 4:
Then, select the command that will be associated to

that button.
An icon will be automatically proposed to you. You

can change it by clicking on Image, located next to
Menu command and select the requested icon.
For example, for displaying a critical information

button, select Display critical information in the
Critical information menu, in the View menu.
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STEP 5
To validate the button, click on Apply and then on

OK. The button will appear on the toolbar.
STEP 6:
Note that you have the possibility to insert a button anywhere in the toolbar: use the functions   to
move the icons.
You can also insert a separator between the icons for more readability (tick the box named “with separator”
in the toolbar configuration window).
It is also possible to insert a tooltip under the icon, if it is not automatically proposed. Just write whatever
you want in the space named Tooltip.
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How to display/hide/set the CATSAT information pages

1) Critical information window
a) Display critical information window
The CATSAT critical information window can show you the main information of your vessel in real time,
according to the information you have chosen, and the information at cursor.
This information can be displayed under the form of a small window located in the upper right position
of the screen.
You now have the following information within reach:
- Position
- Speed Over Ground
- Course
- Distance
- ETA
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STEP 1:
Select Critical information in the View menu and

then click on Display critical information.
STEP 2:
You have the possibility to display the critical

information window in two different way:
- In a window mode (docking mode)
- In a chart mode (floating mode)
Select Window Display mode only or chart Display

Mode Only in the Critical information menu, in the
View menu.
b) Hide the critical information window
To hide the Critical information window, untick

the box in the corresponding menu in the view
menu
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c) Configuration of the critical information window
The parameters of the critical information window cannot be changed but you have the possibility to
customize the view.
STEP 1:
Once you have displayed the critical information

window, make a right-click on it.
A label “customize” appears.
Click on it.
STEP 2:
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STEP 3:
You can now change the Font size of the window by moving the cursor at the bottom right side of the
window.
Please note that it is not possible to modify the other information in the critical information window.
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2) Information bar and information page

a) Display of Information bar and information page
The CATSAT information bar can show you the main information of your vessel in real time, according
to the information you have chosen.
This information can be displayed in two different ways: either in the information bar located in the
upper right position of the screen or in an information page that appear on the right of the screen.
Information page Information bar
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Information bar
Select Information bar in the View menu
Information page
Select Information page in the View menu
b) Configuration of the information bar and the information page
The parameters of the information bar and the Information page can be changed in function of the data
you wish to see appear concerning the vessel. You can add, change and delete these parameters.
To configure the information bar and

pages, make a right click on the it and
click on Customize.
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The window on the left indicates the name of your different vessels whereas the window located on the
right show the options that are currently displayed for each vessel.
For example, you can choose to display the geographical position of the vessel (position), the cape (true
heading) and its UTC position with date and hour.
Be careful, the parameters for each vessel can be different in the bar and in the information page. A data
concerning a vessel can be displayed in the page but not in the bar if you do not select it, and conversely.
To choose the location where

you wish to set the
parameters, select bars or
pages in the configuration
menu.
The “bar” is the information

bar and the “page” is the
information page.
To add or to change the parameters of the information bar or information page, first select your vessel
and then click on the icon
To delete a parameter, just select it and click on the icon delete
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A new “Add information” window opens. The parameter *own ship* refer to all the information
concerning the vessel (speed, position and cape) whereas the system concerns the information at the
cursor (TTG, distance between the vessel and the cursor…).
Select *Own ship* in the scrolling list and

then select the requested data.
Please note that all the parameters in the information bar are not readable, as there is fewer place in the
bar than in the page. To display the parameters that do not appear, drag and drop the bar to the left.
Nevertheless this operation is able to hide some icons from the Menu bar.
c) Nota bene
By clicking on the information bar, you have the possibility to change the content of the information. For
example, if you have displayed the information concerning the vessel (position, cape…) by clicking on the
information bar you can visualize the information concerning the system. And conversely, if you have
displayed information about system (TTG, distance from cursor…) you can see the vessel information.
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CATSAT messages
The software CATSAT has a message box for emergencies purposes. In case of weather alerts, delays or
problems, or even just for information, the companies Thalos and/or CLS can send you messages directly
in your CATSAT box.
This box has not the same purpose as the black box. The black box concerns CATSAT technical information,
warning about your data or even errors in your system. The CATSAT message box relates to the external
events, weather or general information that has nothing to do with Catsat.
Messages can be downloaded directly from the CATSAT data downloader like other data.
STEP 1:
To open the CATSAT message box, select

CATSAT messages on the Oceanography menu.
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STEP 2:
The CATSAT message box opens.
Now you can read the message sent.
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Tide
CATSAT software v5.0 enables to display the tide in every station in the world, at any date.
You can consult the tide curve at a given date, for the past and the future, and the tidal stream according
to a given place.
1) Station of reference
In the CATSAT software 5.0, you now have the possibility to set a station of reference.
STEP 1
Select the requested station
on the map and make a right
click on it.
STEP 2:
Click on Reference station
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2) Display of the tide
STEP1:
To display the tide, select the Tide menu and

then click on Tidal curve
STEP 2:
The first field shows the station selected, that

is to say the place where the tide belongs to.
You can choose the needed place here.
The below field indicates the date and the

hours.
A blue curve indicates the variation of the

tide during the day according to the selected
place.
Please note that a small moon indicates the

different moon cycles (full moon…)
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3) Tidal Gauge
The tidal gauge is a small box located on the top right corner of the window indicating the high tide hour
of the selected city.
STEP 1:
To display the Tide gauge, select the Tide menu

and then click on Display Tide Gauge
STEP 2:
The following gauge appears in the top right corner of CATSAT window
A tidal gauge also appears in each city:
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EEZ module
You can now import and manage EEZ from several sources and several format (ex: from
Marineregions.org). It is also possible to customize each area at your convenience (color…) and draw your
own zone.
1) Draw your own area
You have the possibility to create and draw your own zone by using the tools in the User objects menu.
STEP 1:
To create and draw a zone, select the

requested form in the user objects menu
(line, circle, spline…).
STEP 2:
Draw the requested zone and make a right

click to validate.
The following window appear:
You can change color and appearance.

Complete the window with requested
information and click on OK to validate.
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2) Import EEZ data base
You have the possibility to import your own EEZ. Please note that these zones are under the user
responsibility.
You can import areas under KML format. This format allows you to convert the KML format to GDB
(CATSAT special format) thanks to CATSAT tools.
Example:
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3) Alarm
You can set up an alarm if you vessel or any mobile enter in an area.
STEP 1:
Make a right click on the zone.
The following window appear.

Click on the button named Properties.
STEP 2:

Click on Alert
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STEP 3:
In this window, select the requested alerts

properties and then click in Apply and Ok
to validate
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VI Vessel appearance and position
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VI. Vessel appearance and position
General
CATSAT Software includes a basic tracking function of your own boat.
In CATSAT basic software, the tracks are temporary stored. It includes tracking of your own boat. For
advanced tracking, please refer to CATSAT Mobile Tracking Manual (for buoys and vessels tracks)
How to center on vessel

Center on vessel allow you to centre the main view on the location of the vessel.
Center on vessel
This icon allows you to center the main view on the vessel.
Like all the functionalities in the CATSAT software you have the possibility to Center the map on the vessel
by different ways. Accordingly, you can also center on your vessel by using the Display Menu on the Menu
bar.
Click on Display and then on Center on own

ship.
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Vessel representation
1) SCAMIN function
SCAMIN is the abbreviation of Scale Minimum (Minimum scale). When you tick this box, you choose
to hide your vessel or your fleet beyond the indicated scale (box below). For example, if 100000 is
indicated in the box below, your vessel will be hidden for the scale smaller than 1/1000000.
To reach the Scamin function, make a right

click on the vessel and select Appearance
(or select Appearance on the Mobiles List.)
Select the Symbol tab
By clicking on the box Scamin, you activate

the box below, and you will be able to enter
the scale of your choice.
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2) ECDIS representation
The option named ECDIS representation allows you to represent your vessel according to the ECDIS
standards. Therefore, if you tick this box, you will not be able to modify the colour and the symbol of
your vessel; it will be represented in accordance with the ECDIS standards.
STEP 1:
To reach the Scamin function, make

a right click on the vessel and select
Appearance (or select Appearance
on the Mobiles List.)
STEP 2:
Select the Symbol tab
STEP 3:
To activate the ECDIS representation

option, just tick the box located on
the Appearance menu.
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How to change vessel and track appearance

One of the most important steps after choosing the map is to configure vessel and track appearance.
1) Change vessel appearance

a) Outline mode
Be careful, this mode works only if the true heading (or COW) is active.
STEP 1:
You have several possibilities to display and modify the appearance of your vessel.
Select Settings in the System menu

then I/O and Mobiles and select
Input/Output Mobile Configuration.
Moreover, always in the Mobile menu,

you can select Open Mobiles List.
When the new window appears, then
follow the below steps.
STEP 2:
The following window appears
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STEP 3:
Select the Sizes tab
STEP 4:
Click on ECDIS outline. The

button will become grey
STEP 5:
Click on Outline Filename…
STEP 6:
The following window appears
5 vessels outlines will appears

under the form of .txt file.
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STEP 7:
Select the requested vessel

outline.
The selected outline will appear

on the box below.
STEP 8:
Click on Select and then on

Apply to validate.
b) Normal mode
STEP 1:
You have several possibilities to display and modify the appearance of your vessel.
First, you can make a right-click

on the vessel and select
Appearance.
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Or, you can also select Appearance

in the Settings menu, in the System
menu.
In the Mobile menu, you can select

Open Mobiles list. When the new
window appears, then select your
vessel in the list and after click on
the appearance button.
STEP 2:
Once you have selected the appearance function, a new window will permit you to configure the
appearance of your vessel displayed.
Thus, you can modify the color and the symbol

representation of your vessel
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The second tab named Label allows you
to modify the appearance of the name of
your vessel. You can choose to display or
not the name of your vessel at any scale
of the map.
The ECDIS representation allows you to show

the vessel as a simple vector representation.
Using this representation, you will not be able to
display any vessel outline.
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How to calculate distance and TTG between vessel and

selected point
1) TTG using critical information window
The application enables to calculate the distance between your vessel and a given point, but also the
Time To Go (TTG) to join this point.
STEP 1:
Select Critical information in the View menu and

then click on Display critical information.
TTG and ETA will be immediately displayed on

the critical information window:
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2) TTG using information bar and information page
STEP 1:
To display this function, you must first make appear the information bar or the information page (Refer
to point II-L), according to the location where you want to see the information displayed.
In the information bar or the information page, make a right-click and select Customize to access to
the information window of this option.
On the left you see the list of your vessels and on the right the option displayed on the information
bar (or the information page).
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Click on Add button to display the
Add information window.
STEP 2:
Select the parameter System in the list.
STEP 3:
To obtain the TTG option click on Add

button to display the Add information
window. Then click on TTG Own Ship.
For the distance option click on
Distance Own Ship.
And then click on OK and APPLY.
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Now the distance and the TTG options are displayed on the information bar or in the information page.
By placing the cursor on a requested point on the map, you will be able to see what is the distance
between the vessel and this point, but also how much time it will take for the vessel to reach this point
with its current speed.
Example:
According to the example above, the vessel will make 1 day, 9 hours and 20 minutes to reach the city
of Nouakchott which is distant of 400.1 nautical miles, at a current speed of 12 knots.
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VII HOW TO ACCESS OCEANOGRAPHY AND

WEATHER PARAMETERS
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VII. How to access oceanography and weather parameters

CATSAT data downloader : CATSAT Connect
The CATSAT data downloader allows you to download the last updates of the oceanographic module
and to obtain by this way the available oceanographic maps for a given date.
This new software is named CATSAT Connect and replaces the old FTP;
You can launch CATSAT Connect by clicking on the icon located on the horizontal toolbar:
Or click on Data downloader on

the Oceanography menu.
For more information and procedure about CATSAT connect, please refers to the separate manual
CATSAT connect user manual.
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Available parameters and production schedule
1) Available parameters
The CATSAT software oceanography module allows to access up to 18 oceanographic parameters.

Some are just options but the other are all at user disposal.
● Weather forecast – D to D+3 and Weather forecast – D4 to D+6: The CATSAT software enables to
display the daily meteorological data and forecast up to the next 6 days.
The maps show three different types of data:
-Pressure fields: The pressure field provides data of atmospheric pressure field delimited by isobars.
It is interesting to observe the evolution of these pressure fields in order to assess the trend of an area.
-Swell high and wave: Swell is sometimes an obstacle for fishing; therefore thanks to this data it is
possible to observe the forecast for this parameter in the same way as for pressure fields.
- Swell height: The swell is the formation of wavelength waves on the surface of the sea. This
parameter indicates the direction and period.
-Wind direction and force: The direction and force of the winds are represented by a symbol.
- Wind gust: This is the maximum speed of the wind measured during a specific time period. In CATSAT
we have recorded the medium wind over over a considered 6hours time period
● Altimetry: It is a technique for measuring the level of the sea surface. Thanks to space altimetry, we
can measure the precise distance between the satellite and the sea surface. The measures made take
into account all sea level variations with a precision of a few centimeters. However, the only
interesting component for the realization of maps in the CATSAT software is the variation in density
of the water masses. We obtain this data after a complex processing of data.
The data presented in CATSAT is the topographical anomaly of the sea surface (difference at the
middle level of the oceans)
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The oceanic parameters shown in CATSAT are all the areas where the presence of living organisms is
probable. Negatives anomalies are location where there is an up-welling of water from the deep layers,
which are colder and richer in nutrients. This addition of nutritive substances at the surface will be used
by phytoplankton, thanks to solar radiation.
In case of stable structures a real food chain can be establish, with its preys and its predators which most
pelagic fishes are.
● Temperature: The water surface emits infrared radiations with different intensity according to its
temperature. Satellites based radiometers have the property of picking up the radiation emitted by the
ocean. By processing the data transmitted by these sensors, it is possible to obtain the temperature of
the water.
● Temperature cloudless: Microwave radiometers record micro-waves emissions from sea surface
layers.
● Plankton: Ocean color data is the result of radiations emitted by chlorophyll-A which is representative
of plankton concentration. The plankton concentration is the principal food of small pelagic species, which
are themselves preys for other bigger pelagic species. Thus, the ocean color is closely related to the fish
presence.
● Global stream: The surface current delivered is the total current where the geostrophy component as
well as the surface pressure and wind stress are represented. The sea surface current maps are very
important for most of the application at sea. It can be used to optimize a route, to secure and plan
operations at seas, to follow drifting objects….
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● Geostrophic current: It is one of the global stream component. The wind rotation phenomenon in
the atmosphere has its equivalent in the ocean. For this reason, in the ocean which is made up of
moving masses of water (particularly distinguished by their temperature and their salinity), the
currents rotate clockwise around ocean humps and rotate counter-clockwise around ocean dips. Those
currents are called geostrophic currents. To sum up, the above phenomena result in the following rule
concerning the ocean: In the northern hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects masses of water to the
right of their path. The geostrophic current therefore leaves humps to its right. In the southern
hemisphere, the Coriolis force deflects masses of water to the left of their path. The geostrophic
current therefore leaves humps to its left. These laws are extremely important in order to understand
and analyse altimetric maps and the corresponding geostrophic currents
● Salinity: Salt concentration in the ocean is very important because it is directly correlated to the
dissolved oxygen concentration in the water. Furthermore, the dissolved oxygen is also a very
important and determining environmental parameter for fish biology.
● Thermocline: The thermocline is a deep layer of water with a strong and sudden decrease of sea
temperature along a short distance. This layer separates the homogeneous surface waters from the
deep cold waters where temperature is colder. When the ocean suffers from stream effects, wave or
thunderstorms, waters are mixed and there is no significant thermocline.
The picture above shows a changing in temperature of 2.5°C at 5m depth. In this case, we consider
that the upper layer depth of thermocline is 20m and that intensity of thermocline is 2.5°C.
The associated thermocline parameters as depth, intensity and shear stream can be obtain thanks to
sub surface temperature data, available at different depth and coming from patterns.
Some fishes are very sensible to thermocline, according to their species, their age or their size, but
also in function of the thermocline intensity.
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● Sub-surface temperature: CATSAT software provides you with sub-surface temperature maps from
global models at 10 depths (20, 30, 50, 75, 100, 120, 150, 200, 250, 300m). They are complementary
with surface temperature maps and provide information about the evolution and position of fronts
along each depth. From CATSAT 4.3, you have the possibility to have the information from 400m to
1000m depth
● Sub-current (shear depth and intensity):
The sub-current is extracted from the model data. We can discern the shear depth and the shear
intensity. In the shear depth component, we will have the maximum variation of speed and direction
between currents
The shear stress in CATSAT is the highest difference between two currents values taken over two
successive horizontal oceanic layers from the surface to the depth of the thermocline as shown in the
following:
U n1  U n 2  Vn1  Vn 2
Shear  MAX ( )
H n1  H n
The current is describe by two current components for layer n (and respectively for layer n+1) which
are Un and Vn (Horizontal and vertical components) (and respectively U n+1 and Vn+1) and Hn+1 and Hn
correspond to the depth of the currents.
In the graph below, you can see in blue the current values on layer n and n+1, and in red the resulting
shear stress.
La ye r n Current n
5 meters
La ye r n+1
Sheer stress b etween la yer n

et n+1
Current n
● Isotherm depth: This parameter allows to look for a particular isotherm (temperature) in sea surface
and depth. An isotherm is a line where the temperature is constant. In this way, CATSAT enables to
choose one reference temperature in all the layers and at each depth.
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In the picture below, the yellow line represents the 26°C isotherm, that is to say the line where the
temperature is constant at 26°C.
Isotherm depth 26°C
Depth
● Sea surface Temperature Climatology: This parameter present in the 4.3 version allow to determine
an average temperature of the surface of the oceans established over 30 days.
● Ice: This parameter allows to see the ice coverage all over the world. This parameter is composed
with Ice concentration and Ice thickness.
● High resolution data “of the day”: Plankton and temperature parameters are now available at the
date. These parameters are produced the same day without temporal composition.
● Pixel date: This is the age of the data. This function is only available for plankton and temperature.
Due to several days compositions for global coverage maps, all the pixel displayed on the charts have
not been measured the same day by the satellite. Thus, we now provide pixel date maps to get the age
of each pixel and deduce the reliability of the data.
● FSLE (Finite Size Lyapunov Exponents): This new parameter displays particles content in the oceans.
It shows places where particles converge and diverge. The darker lines represent places where
these particles are the most present.
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2) Production schedule
All the data are now available every day. Weather data are available several times on the day.
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CATSAT Grid and Files code

The CATSAT data are divided in squares 10° x 10° that show the areas where the information is
available.
Each square corresponds to a data for a 10° x 10° area. Each square has a unique area ID, which is the
area identifier.
The area ID has the following structure: <ID latitude> <ID longitude> where:
<ID latitude> is a code with 2 characters. The fist one indicates the latitude of the middle of the square
in tens of degrees. This number is followed by a letter, S or N that indicates either the North or the
South.
<ID longitude> is a code of two digits indicating the longitude of the west edge of the square in ten of
degrees.
For example :
4N17
45 170
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In the CATSAT software you have the possibility

to display or hide the grid by selecting CATSAT
Grid in the Oceanography Menu in the Menu
bar.
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Example:
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VIII HOW TO DISPLAY AND USE STANDARD

OCEANOGRAPHY AND WEATHER MAPS
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VIII. How to Display and use standard Oceanography and

Weather maps
How to use the display control panel

1) Display the display control panel
The display control panel allows to display the oceanographic data and to select the different layers of
data in one or several views at the available dates. It is one of the most important tools of the
oceanographic module.
The display control panel can be opened in two different ways:
- By selecting Display control in the Menu bar

Oceanography
- With the icon Display control
2) Composition of the Display control panel
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The Display Control Panel is composed of different elements:
● A) A drop-down list allows to choose the view: view 1, view 2 or 3D view. (Refer to point 4 below)
● B) Three layers of data: maps, isolines and vectors.
● C) A drop-down list to select the date.
● D) Two buttons: These 2 buttons enables to move forward or to move back in time in the calendar
located on the right side.
● E) A box “Date Synchro” to tick: This box can be used when two views are displayed at the same
time on screen. It allows to synchronize the two different data displayed on the 2 views at the same
date. (Refer to part V-H)
● F) An Advanced button: This button allows to display the advanced oceanography functions. This
function can change the Min/Max colors and values of the oceanographic parameters, the isolines
steps or the reference temperature (Refer to point VIII)
● G) Some data are available regularly. For example, the option weather high frequencies is available
every six hours that is to say four times a day. (Refer to point VIII-D)
● H) Gradient mode function: This function allows to make a comparison and calculation variation
between two dates of a parameter. You can extend the window by clicking on the small arrow on the
left (Refer to part B)
● I) A calendar: The calendar shows the dates where the data are available. To select a date just click
on the day or select the day in the scrolling list. The calendar is also composed of a lunar calendar
indicating first quarter, new moon, last quarter and full moon symbols.
● J) A box “Data Synchro” to tick: This box can be used when 2 views are displayed. It allows to
synchronize the same data on two different maps (Refer to part V-K).
J E
F
A D
B G
H
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3) Layers of data
The display control panel is composed by three layers of data: Maps, Isolines and Vectors.
“Maps” is a layer in color mode (pixel) representing the data (plankton, altimetry, salinity…) with a set of
color defined by a color key scale.
In map mode, some parameters are voluntary represented by isolines at a determined scale, for more
readability. For example like Altimetry data.
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“Isolines”: Data is shown via a set of lines on the map.
“Vectors” are different from the maps and isolines. Maps and isolines show both the parameters of
the oceanographic module. On the contrary, the vector function is made with straight line segments
and can only show the stream (geostrophic or global stream), the meteo (wind and swell), and the sub
surface stream at different depth.
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The first two screen captures above represent the same thing but with different layers. The third one is
the representation of the global stream at the same location and the same day. We note that the plankton
detachment can be seen under the form of a map or with isolines. In the same way the global stream
clearly shows this detachment.
However, note that this analysis can be more precise by changing the Min/Max color scheme (Refer to
point VII-A).
4) Different views
You have the choice between three views in the CATSAT software: Main view, view 2 and 3D oceano view.
The main view allows to display the different parameters. This is the view proposed by the software by
default.
The application allows to display the three different views on the screen that can represent three different
data.
In this way, you can visualize the same type of data at two different dates, two types of data at the same
date or many types of data or dates in layer of maps or isolines.
You have two possibilities to display the view, either with the icons located in the toolbar or with the
menu bar.
In the View menu, select Chart

2 or click on the corresponding
icon on the toolbar.
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For the 3D view, select 3D
Oceano view in the
Oceanography menu, in
the menu bar.
Be careful not to confuse

3D oceano view with 3D
view for bathy, which is in
the View menu.
Do not forget to select the data you want to see appeared in the display control panel; otherwise the
data will not be displayed.
Be careful, the Chart 2 appears in the drop-down list of the display control panel only when the view
2 is already displayed on the map.
Select your view
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5) Date of availability
The small calendar in the Display control panel allows to show when the data is available and to select
the day you wish to see them displayed. The calendar is composed of three lines, one for each layer.
The availability of data is shown with a colored square, red, blue or green.
● If the square is red, it means that this is the day where the data has been produced.
● A blue square indicates that the data is available; they have been extrapolated from the date they
have been produced in order to be overlaid or compared with the other parameters.
● A green square is displayed for meteo data previsions, that is to say for weather data HF given every
6 hours.
● An orange or yellow button shows the climatology data. The orange squares alternates with the
orange squares to differentiate each month.
● If the square is white, this means that there is no available data.
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6) Lunar calendar
A lunar calendar has now been integrated in the display control panel in order to give extra information
for the fishing campaigns.
The lunar calendar shows the 4 moon phases:
First Quarter New Moon Last Quarter Full Moon
7) Gradient mode
A gradient is a variation between two dates for a same parameter. For example, this mode allows you to
compare the temperature variation between two dates.
The new display control panel integrates a gradient mode allowing to two compare easily in the same
window the variation between 2 dates. Refer below for more information
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Display/Hide the color scheme

The color scheme allows to see the scale of colors. The color scheme is no longer link to the cartridge,
like it was in the other CATSAT versions.
Select Color Scheme in the

Oceanography menu bar.
Or on the dedicated icon on
the horizontal toolbar.
The color scheme is now an

independent function of
Catsat. Even when you
display the two views, you
can open and close the color
scheme (and the cartridge)
in each view in an
independent way.
Display/ Hide the cartridge

The cartridge allows to visualize the value of the display parameter at cursor.
Select Cartridge in the

Oceanography menu bar.
Or on the dedicated icon on

the horizontal toolbar
The two options, color scheme

and cartridge, can be
displayed separately, but it is
more convenient to display
them together.
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How to read data value at selected point

The application enables to read data value when dragging the cursor on the map. When displaying the
color scheme and cartridge from the Menu bar, two windows indicating scale of color and the value of
the displayed layer of data appear.
Scale of colors
Value of parameter at
cursor
Another function in the CATSAT software allows to read several parameters at a given point, in only one
window. For more information about this function, please refer to the point VII–C-4 of this manual.
How to select and display several layers of data

By superposing the different layers, you can determine what are the most suitable areas for fishing.
In the picture below, we can see three layers of data displayed: map of plankton, isolines of
temperature and vectors indicating geostrophical stream.
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We note in this map that the layer of plankton is coming undone from the plankton mass. By adding
the geostrophical stream layer, we see that plankton is dragged by the stream.
In the example above, we see the relation between positives anomalies (A) – indicative of water mass
expansion due to high temperature – and the down-welling (B) of water surfaces.
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Above, we can see that the isolines of sub temperature correspond to the map of thermocline. This
confirms that along the water column there is a little temperature difference, then the temperature
changes abruptly in a very localized area.
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How to show / Hide Oceanography maps
To display the oceanographic parameters,

select Show oceanography on the
Oceanography Menu bar
If the option is ticked, it means that the

oceanographic parameters can be displayed.
If, on the contrary, it is not ticked (as on the
capture photo) the oceanographic
parameters will be hidden.
How to compare 2 different parameters with 2 views

(different dates or parameters)
To compare two different parameters, you must first display the 2 views. To this end, use the button
View 2 in the toolbar (Refer to point II-G) or select Chart 2 in the View menu (Refer to point V-A-4).
Before making the comparison, you must inform the requested information in the Display control
panel.
First, select the main chart on the display control panel and choose the parameter you want to display
on the first map (for example plankton)
Then, select the second chart and select the other parameter to display. For more convenience, you
can directly click on the button named Data synchro to synchronize the data in the 2 views (refers to
point K).
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To compare two different parameters at the same time, with two different views enables to bring out
some characteristics such as favorable place for fishing. By comparing two parameters, you can see what
the best fronts are, and deduct where the most convenient place for fishing will be.
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The example above show the possibility of displaying Subsurface temperature and plankton data.
On View2, we note that temperature at 50m depth in the center of map is 27.6°C whereas it is 18.8°C
at 100m depth. This information indicates a drop in temperature of almost 9°C, which is characteristic
of thermocline.
The View 1 indicates the presence of plankton at the same place, delineated by an area of altimetric
isolines data for negative anomaly.
The interpretation of these maps allows to locate precisely favorable areas with presence of nutrients
and intense biological activity, that is to say with fishes.
How to compare same parameter at 2 different dates

To compare the same parameters at two different dates, you should follow the same procedure as for the
precedent point.
First, you must display the second chart, using the View menu or the icon on the toolbar.
Then, you have to select your data in the display control panel. Choose the same parameter on the main
view and on the chart 2 (or click on the Data synchro button after selecting the parameter in the main
view > refer to point K).
To conclude, indicate for each chart the date you wish to display.
Check that the button Date Synchro, which is located on the Display Control panel, is not ticked. If so, you
will not be able to display the data at different dates.
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Main view: Plankton on the 24th of April Chart 2: Plankton on the 1st of May
This software functionality enables to observe over the time the data evolution between two terms
and to get an idea of the oceanic situation evolution. In the previous example, we can see places where
there is a growth or a drop in plankton mass, which is very important. After many weeks, you will have
the possibility to display data at a largest interval.
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The example above displays the altimetry data at 12 days interval. We note that the positive anomaly
is increasing and become more significant between the two dates.
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How to synchronize or desynchronize date in the different

Views
1) By using the button Date Synchro
On the Display Control Panel, a small box allows to tick the option synchronization. By ticking this box,
you synchronize 2 views at the same date, for two different parameters.
For example, if you select the parameter “plankton” in the main view and the parameter “altimetry” in
view 2, by ticking the box Date Synchro, the second parameter, selected on view 2, will be displayed at
the same date as the main view : to sum up, the non-active view is always synchronized on the active view.
Synchronization button
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2) Example
When the box Date Synchro is not ticked, the option is not activated.
30rd of december 7th of January
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When the box Date Synchro is ticked, the option is activated.
30rd of december 30rd of december
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How to synchronize or desynchronize data on 2 different
views
When you analyze oceanographic data with the 2 views, you have the possibility to synchronize the
same data on the 2 views.
A button on the Display control panel named “Data Synchro” allows to synchronize the data on the 2
different views on the map:
If you click on the Data Synchro button, the 2 views will display the same data.
Note that you have also the possibility to associate this function with the geographical synchronization
option.
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How to synchronize chart 1 and chart 2

You have the possibility to synchronize date and/or data on the chart 1 so that they are the same on
chart 2 and conversely, that the date and/or data on chart 2 are the same that chart 1.
1) Synchronize chart 2 with chart 1
Oceanographic data displayed on chart 1 can be reproduced on chart 2. For example, if plankton is
displayed on chart 1, you can update chart 2 with plankton just by ticking a box.
This function is also valid for the date. You can update the date of the chart 2 based on the chart 1.
To update the chart 2, you have to place the display control panel on main chart:
Then, click on Data Synchro or Date Synchro to update the chart 2 as the main chart.
Example:
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After ticking Data Synchro button :
This function also works with date.
However, you have the possibility to make the contrary and update the chart 1 with data (or date) of
the chart 2: the non-active view is always synchronized on the active view and conversely.
Please note that the main view updates itself with the second view when clicking into the view
and conversely.
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2) Synchronize chart 1 with chart 2
To update the chart 1, you have to place the display control panel on chart 2:
Then, click on Data Synchro or Date Synchro to update the main chart as the chart 2.
Example:
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After ticking the Data Synchro button:
This function also works with date.
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How to display parameter in 3D oceano view

The 3D oceano View allows to show a chart in three dimensions. This view is mainly used to display
Thermocline (limit of the highest temperature gradient and between the surface layer and the lower
layer) and isotherm depth (a line of equal temperature).
You have two possibilities to display the 3D View: refer to point II-H
1) Description
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Information headband
This information indicates the parameter displayed on the view and the date of
availability
Elevation
The elevation indicates the direction from which the view is seen
Max/Min
Maximum and minimum depth of the chart area
Vessel
The triangle indicates the position of your vessel. The graphic representation is
customized in the advanced parameters of the 3D view. (Refer to point 3 of this
part)
Orientation
A compass shows the orientation. The blue point represents the North. Note that
when the 3D view is located underwater, orientation changes by 180°. North and
South are inverted.
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2) Main functionalities
The main functionalities of the 3D oceano view are accessible by right-clicking on the 3D chart.
Right-click
● Global View: This is the 3D overall view. By default, the view is oriented to the North, centered on
the same location as the chart and its elevation is 45°.
● Immersive view: This is the immersive view of underwater ground.
● To ship view: The camera points to the ship, to follow it constantly. This mode can be selected only
if the vessel is present on the chart area.
● From ship view: The camera is located on the ship.
● To trawl view: The camera points to the trawl.
● From trawl view: The camera is located on the trawl.
● Control window: This option allows you to access to the configuration window of the 3D view.
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3) Configuration
The 3D oceano view configuration dialog box allows you to customize the 3D display parameters. Click
on Control window to access.
Control of zoom, elevation

and orientation
Viewing angle
The 3D view configuration window is divided in three parts: the camera, the display and the view.
Camera:
In the camera part, you can choose different ways to visualize the picture by making zooms, elevate the
map or orientate it from north to south.
The button “North-Up View” allows to point the view towards North whereas “Head-Up View” point it
following the vessel Cape. By using the “Top View” button, you will be able to observe the 3D view on the
top.
An Automatic rotation button enables to see the map turning on itself.
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Display:
You will find here some advanced options corresponding to the display.
Information : Allow to display the

principal information in the 3D view
(refer to the part “description”)
Borders : To display the border of

the map
Water surface: To display the line of

the water surface, in order to
appreciate more easily the depth of
the bottom.
2D clipping: Model the 3D view on

the 2D view
Objects Layer: To display the

objects which are on the main map
on the 3D map.
The Z/X option allows to display a vertical exaggeration of the view. Three slopes are available: steep,
medium and gentle.
The Isometric projection button enables an isometric projection of the 3D view, that is to say an
isometric perspective where the 3 space dimensions are represented with the same proportion, to
have an overall visibility of the view.
A Black background button enables to change the color of the 3D view. By default, the background
view is white. By ticking the button it will become black for more visibility and accordingly allows to
bring out colors or it will be easier when you look at the screen during the night.
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The Advanced parameters allow you to customize 3D ship appearance and improve 3D display
performance.
Own ship appearance
3D quality and performance

options
View:
This part resumes the same parameters as explained previously for the right-click. Moreover, a
“transparency” button allows to adjust the transparency of the map, for example to see details when
rotating.
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4) Example
If we take again the example used in point V-F with subsurface temperature and plankton data, we
can display a 3D view of the thermocline of that area.
With the 3D view, we see more precisely the thermocline and the limit where is located the strongest
gradient of temperature between the surface layers and the lower layer.
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How to use the Animation / Movie Mode

1) Display the animation mode
The movie mode allows to animate the data and to produce a “movie” of these data over some days. For
example, you can visualize the evolution of the temperature over a given period.
However, note that before launching the animation mode, you must select the requested parameter in
the display control panel.
STEP 1:
Select the parameter you wish to display in the Animation mode, with the Display Control Panel.
STEP 2 :
To set up the animation mode,

select Animation in the
Oceanography menu.
Or click on the icon representing a

camera in the toolbar.
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2) Read the data
To define a period, select the start date and the end date with the drop-down menu.
Select the beginning

Play button date Select the end date
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Then, press Play to see the evolution of the requested data over the time.
Note that you have also the possibility to see the evolution of data more rapidly by pressing Speed play.
It is easier when the period of time is very long.
When the data are not available during one or several days in the period you have selected, there will be
a blank in the movie. The movie mode does not create the missing data.
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How to use the current meter view

The current meter view is a functionality in CATSAT that allows to see the variation of the current into the
water column above thermocline, and the shear depth and intensity.
The function calculates the shear from the different parameters, but it is independent from shear intensity
and depth parameter in the display control panel.
1) Display the current meter view
STEP 1:
Select Current meter view in the

Oceanography menu.
Or press the Current Meter View located on

the toolbar.
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Current meter view
For your information, the function Current Meter View is independent from the shear depth and intensity
data. The function calculates the current values directly at cursor.
In the case you have two views displayed on your screen, note that the date written in the current meter
view is the one of the main view.
Note that the opening of the current meter view can take a few seconds. The system needs to
make its calculation in order to display the correct information.
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STEP 2:
Place the cursor wherever you want on the map. The current meter view will display the Shear intensity
at this point and variations of currents at different depth.
The shear value can be also consulted into the cartridge box if the shear parameter is displayed on the
main view. The value will be the same. It also work with the cursor information window if you have defined
the window for displaying the shear intensity.
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2) How to read the current meter view?
The current meter view shows the shear intensity (in knots) in the water column above
thermocline. It is composed of different depths, of arrows of different colors, and values. You can
change the maximum immersion of the view (reduce or increase) by modifying the box “Max
immersion”.
The arrows can have different lengths and different colors according to the direction of the
current and its intensity. You will find at the bottom left corner of the window a color scale
indicating the current intensity.
The current meter view selects the strongest shear intensity in the water column and represents
it with a red circle on the picture.
The other circles in grey show the reference current intensity at each depth.
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Compass
Maximum shear intensity in the

water column above thermodine
Depth
Current intensity
(speed)
Arrow showing the

direction of the
current
Scale of colours
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3) Relation between the current meter view and the subsurface

current
If we display a subsurface current chart we will obtain the same values as in the current meter
view at cursor position:
We see in the above picture that the subsurface current value in the map is the same as the value
on the current meter view. At a 50m depth, the current intensity is 0.5 kt.
Moreover, if we look at the current sense, we see that the direction is the same on the map and
on the current meter view.
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IX HOW TO DISPLAY AND USE CATSAT

ANALYSIS
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IX. How to display and use CATSAT Analysis
The CATSAT analysis displays the main oceanographic features of a precise area (temperature,
plankton…). The aim is to lead you through the area by giving you navigation and fishing
recommendations.
Please note that recommendations are not available during Christmas period.
Zones and production schedule

The recommendations are sent once a week for each area. The earth is divided in 10 areas, each one
is represented by a code corresponding to the name of the ocean or closest country and the
direction.
PEME: 5°N-25°N/130°W - Pacific West coast (Mexico - Costa Rica) – In Spanish
PESP: 10°S-10°N / 170°W-140°W – In Spanish
PEUS: 10°S-10°N / 140°W-100°W – In Spanish
PEPA: 20°S-5°N / 100°W – Pacific West coast (Panama – Ecuador - Peru) – In Spanish
WPPH: 10°S-10°N / 120°E-160°E – West Pacific – In English
WPTW: 10°S-10°N / 160°E-170°W – West Pacific – In English
INSP: Indian Ocean in Spanish
INFR: Indian Ocean in French
ATSP: Atlantic Ocean in Spanish
ATKO: Atlantic Ocean in English
The analyses are generated following this schedule:
● Tuesday: PEME
● Wednesday: WPPH – WPTW – PEUS – PEPA – PESP
● Friday: INSP – INFR – ATSP – ATKO
Moreover, note that you have the possibility to ask for a particular oceanographic analysis that would
be personalized, for a requested area. In this case the recommendation for this area will be sent to
you personally, and not at the other CATSAT customers. This analysis can be sent every week like in
the same way as classic analysis.
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How to display / hide Analysis

To display the analysis select Show analyses in
the Analyses Menu
You have also the possibility to click on the corresponding button located on the toolbar.
Display analysis
To display analysis and comments
In the new CATSAT version 5.0, the Analysis can be visible directly in the Display Control window. The
day with Analysis data are shown in black, the days in the calendar box will turn black each time where
you will have data.
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How to read analysis comments

1) Display the analysis
Before reading the analysis, check that you have activated the function Show Analysis in the Analysis
menu, or click on the button Display Analysis on the toolbar. Then, select the creation date of the
available data in the calendar of the main view (Refer to precedent point).
The analysis appears on the map as on the picture below:
You can see a succession of small red and green hyphens, numbers in violet (from 1 to 3), favorable areas
and black arrows.
Red front
This front indicates the superficial temperature of the sea
Green front
This indicated the location of plankton in surface
Numbers
Zone number of the recommendation.
Circles
Favorable areas with presence of tuna
Arrow
Sense of the current
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2) Read the recommendations
To read the analysis comments, make a right click on the place you wish to see the recommendations.
An information window appears on the right side of the screen, indicating the comments.
Note that all the recommendations are given in different languages according to the location of the
map.
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X ADVANCED OCEANOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
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X. Advanced Oceanography functions
How to change Min/Max Color Scheme of displayed

parameter (with one or 2 views)
Min/Max color scheme is an option that enables to change the minimum and maximum value to be
represented in a scale of color of parameters.
In this way, some sea features which are not visible in the main view with the default color scheme will
appear when adjusting the min/max color.
1) Change Min/Max values
Min/Max color scheme are located in the advanced display.
To display the
advanced
parameters, select
Advanced on the
display control
panel.
Or click on the Advanced button

on the toolbar. This icon will open
the Advanced display window.
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The Advanced Display window appears. You have to possibility of modifying the min/max color
scheme in two ways, either automatically or manually.
Change Min/Max
manually
Change Min/Max
automatically
Example:
Color scheme non ajusted Color scheme ajusted
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Nota bene : According to the high and low values of the data on screen, the Min/Max auto setting
depend on the scale or of the moving on the map.
● To change Min/Max color scheme manually, use the cursor to adjust the Min-Max value of the
current view in the panel.
Normal display After modifying Min/Max color scheme
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By modifying the Min/Max colors, we notice clearly the change in thermocline temperature parameter.
The change of colors highlights the variations and enables to determine the best places for fishing.
● To change the Min/Max color automatically, click on Min/Max Auto button. The cursors are
automatically positioned on values determined by the software as the most accurate and
representative of the view. The values of cartridge adjust themselves in function of the new
parameters chosen in the Min/Max color scheme.
By selecting the default button under the Min/Max cursors, you restore the default values.
Default button to
restore values
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Normal display After using Min/Max auto button
2) Update Min/Max values in Oceano setting menu
You have the possibility to configure and update the Min/Max values for each parameter so as to CATSAT
remembers these settings at the next starting up.
STEP 1:
Select Oceano settings on the Oceanography

menu.
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STEP 2:
Select the requested

parameter
STEP 3 :
Update your Min/Max

values
Modify the value in function of your needs

after selecting the parameter.
The Min/Max value from the oceano settings corresponds to the Min/Max values in the advanced display
window.
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STEP 4: Click on OK to validate
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3) Update Min/Max values in the advanced display window
In the CATSAT version 4.2, you have also the possibility to update the Min/Max values directly in the
Advanced display window.
STEP 1:
Open the Display control panel, by

clicking on the Display control icon or
opening the menu Display control in or
the Oceanography menu.
STEP 2:
Click on the Advanced button
STEP 3:
Modify the Min/Max colors using the

arrows or directly in the box.
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STEP 4:
Click on Update settings to modify the

Min/Max of the parameter.
Be careful, when you update the setting in this window, it modifies the value in the Oceano settings.
Therefore, each time you will see the data, the min/max color settings will be the same.
For your information, this option can be deactivated by unticking the button named “Enable ‘update
settings’ button in ‘Advanced Display’”, located in the Advanced setting menu.
To reach the “Advanced settings menu”, click on Advanced settings in the Oceanography menu.
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Dynamics parameters
Two kinds of parameters exist in the software: parameters that we can fix in a permanent way and
those that we can configure in a dynamic way. Permanent parameters do not change when we close
and open Catsat. Dynamics one are reset when restart the program.
1) How to set the isoline steps of displayed parameter (with one

or 2 views)
The isolines are one of the three representation data displayed on screen. If a parameter can be
displayed as a map it can also be displayed as an isoline. The isoline step is the difference between
each isoline displayed on screen (expressed in with a specific unit). This unit is in function of the type
of data.
To modify the isoline step, you must first display the Display Control panel.
STEP 1:
Select display control in the Oceanography menu (Refer to point V-A)
STEP 2:
Select the isoline of which you want to configure the step and click on Advanced.
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STEP 3:
The advanced display window appears. Select

the requested step in the scrolling list on the
Isoline step tab.
Select isoline step
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For example, we can see on the picture above the different isoline step of altimetry. In the first picture,
we have a step of 0.010m, where isolines are squeezed, and closer from one another. Whereas in the
second picture the isoline step is 0.05m; isolines are less numerous.
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2) How to use the Isolines and reference contour buttons

a) Isolines box
You have the possibility to show or hide the isolines parameters directly from the Advanced display.
The only way to show the isolines is to use the Display control panel. Choose the requested parameter in
the scrolling list in the isolines box, and the data will appear via a set of lines on the map. However, you
can now display not only the isolines but also the contour reference and/or the two of them.
To sum up, you have 3 possibilities of display in the Advanced display:
- Display the isolines
- Display the isolines and the reference contours.
By default, one out of three boxes must be ticked. You cannot ticked two boxes at the same times or
ticked any boxes.
STEP 1:
Open the display control panel using the

menu Display control on the
Oceanography menu or with the icon on
the toolbar.
Select the parameter in the isolines box. The data will appear under the form of a set of lines (refer to
chapter V part A for more information).
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STEP 2:
Open the Advanced options by pressing on the

Advanced button on the Display control panel.
Then, the following window appears. The box

« isolines only » must be ticked by default.
Be careful, if you close the window without ticking the “isolines only” box, the isolines on the
map will remain hidden and you will only see the reference contours appearing when
displaying the isoline parameters.
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b) Reference contour box
The reference contour allows to highlight critical values of the water mass.
Now you have the possibility to display the reference contour either together with the isolines or either
separately from the Advanced display.
Without reference With reference

contours contours
In the Advanced display, tick on the box named “reference contour only” to see only the reference contour
displayed on the main view.
You can choose the reference value of the contour directly on the Advanced Display:
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Tick the box « reference

contour only »
Reference contour
value
The reference contour also appears in the vertical profile view for the temperature parameter (the
reference contour line appears in bold):
Refer to point the VII – F for more information about the profile tool.
Reference contour
value
Reference contour
value
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c) Example:
- Isolines box only ticked:
- Reference contour box ticked
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- Isolines and reference contour box ticked:
Both isolines and reference contour appear.
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3) How to display isoline labels of displayed parameter (with
one or two views)
The contour with labels enables to display the isoline values.
Contour with label
STEP 1:
To display the isoline labels, select Contour with

labels on the Oceanography menu or press the
Contour with value button located on the toolbar.
STEP 2: Select the parameter to be displayed as “isolines” in the Display Control Panel.
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Permanent parameters
1) How to define and save fixed parameters scheme and isolines
types/colors
The oceano settings enable to configure the min/max values of oceanographic and weather data but also
to set the appearance of layer data.
To display the oceano settings configuration,

select Oceano settings in the Oceanography
menu.
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In the new window, you have the

possibility of modifying the appearance
and color of isolines and vectors.
Choose your type of data and set the

parameters.
Choose the parameter
Modify the isolines and

vectors
You also have the possibility to modify the color of

the isolines. For that purpose, select the
requested color on the proposed menus and click
on Apply.
You can also modify the isoline thickness.
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Example :
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2) How to modify the arrow layer
You have the possibility to modify the arrow representing some parameters under the form of vectors
(stream and subsurface stream).
The arrows size increase and decrease according to the stream force. Therefore, the arrow settings allow
to modify the arrows parameters in order to emphasize places where the stream intensity is stronger.
STEP 1:
Select Advanced Settings in the Oceanography

menu.
STEP 2:
You can now choose the characteristics of the

arrows: length, width, triangle size, spacing.
For each parameter, you have the possibility to

choose the minimum and the maximum size.
- Minimum for the smallest values

represented on the map.
- Maximum for the biggest values

represented on the map.
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Example:
In the example below, we have modified the arrow parameters. We can clearly see at first sight places
where the stream is stronger: the biggest arrows show it. Thanks to the arrow settings, we have
emphasized the stream for more readability.
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Note that you have also the possibility to change the color of the arrows in the Oceano settings for more
visibility:
STEP 1:
Select the Oceano settings in the Oceanography

menu.
STEP 2:
1-Choose the simple arrow (or the wind arrow if 2-Select the chosen color in the color panel.
you want to change them)
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3) How to define and save fixed oceanography/weather sets

(per zone or dates)
If you have different areas located in different oceans, you can also modify the setting sets for each
ocean.
However, this option also allows to customize setting sets for regional, seasonal or personal variations,
and not only for oceans.
Note that you can create as many setting sets as users in the users.
In the setting sets window appears the

name of the different oceans available.
To modify the parameters settings, select

the requested profile or name and then
click on Edit.
To create a new setting set click on New.
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In the second window, choose your data

type and modify the isolines and vectors
appearance for the selected profile.
If you decide to create a setting set for

personal purpose, you can put any name
in the setting set name.
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4) How to use the multiple parameters window
The cursor information setting gives the oceanographic value corresponding to the cursor’s location
and date. When the cursor is displayed, you will be able to see what is the value of the different
parameters at a given point. It includes not only parameters of the current view but also all available
parameters as the window content is fully customizable.
+
Parameter
Data
a) Multiple parameters window purpose
The objective of the multiple parameters window is to see all the parameters data in one window
without opening the display control panel and without wasting time to choose parameters one by one.
With the multiple parameters window, you can visualize directly in one window the value all the
requested parameters at cursor.
b) Display the cursor’s information
To display the cursor

information’s, select Cursor
Information in the
Oceanography menu or click
on the Cursor information icon
on the toolbar.
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c) Cursor’s information configuration
You can choose the parameters to display on the cursor’s information.
In the Oceanography menu click on Cursor

Information Settings to open the configuration
mode.
A second window named parameter/immersion list opens. The parameters that are listed on the first
column are the parameters displayed on the current cursor information window.
To add new
parameters
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To add more parameters on the cursor information window, click on Add. A list of available
parameters will appear in the scrolling list. Select the requested parameter so that it be display on the
cursor information window.
In the same way, to delete a parameter, click on Remove after selecting it.
The two buttons Up and Down on the right, allow you to move yourself into the list of parameters.
List of
parameters
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How to define and set an oceanographic filter

Filters are display patterns taking into account one or several parameters. The application contains,
by default, 2 pre-defined filters but you can configure as many filters as you wish.
1) Activate default filters
To display the default filter,

select the filter List menu in the
oceanography menu.
If a button is created you can

also directly click it on the
toolbar.
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Choose in the list the requested filter and activate it by selecting it.
The different parameters associated to this default filter appears below.
Click on Apply to display the filter.
The values corresponding to the filter will be displayed on screen whereas the non-requested data will be
indicated in grey.
For information, the values and parameters of default filters 1 and 2 are the following:
Default filter 1
Default filter 2
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In the example above, the filter was configured for a plankton concentration contained between 0.183
and 0.700 mg/m .
To deactivate filters, click again on the first selected filter. The parameters will be erased from the map
and the complete view will be restored.
Be careful, check that the button named “Enable ‘Apply’ button in ‘Advanced display’” is activated
in the Advanced Settings. If it is not, the filter will not be activated.
Also check that the “Show filter” option located in the Oceanography menu is also ticked. If it is
not, the filers will not display.
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2) The filter list
The aim of the filter list is to go through one filter to another just by selecting it.
You have thus the possibility to cancel the old filters, to rename them or to change their order from one
window.
STEP 1:
To open the filter list, select Filter list in the

Oceanography menu
Or click on the dedicated button on the toolbar:
STEP 2:
You can now Delete, Rename, Up or Down

all the filters according to your
requirements.
By clicking on one filter, this will display it

on the main view.
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3) Create a new filter
To create a filter consists in grouping different parameters and choosing to display them or not.
To create a new filter, select the option Filter List

in the Oceanography Menu.
Or click on the following icon:
To create a new filter click on Add. You can also modify the current filter by selecting it on the scrolling
list and modifying the associated parameters.
Create a new filter
Give a name to the

new filter
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Once you have created the new filter,

select it by ticking the small box and
click on the second Add button to
display the scrolling list of
parameters of the new filter.
All the available parameters appear.

Use Up and Down buttons to
organize the parameters.
Once the parameters are listed click

on Apply.
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4) Save a new filter
When you have finished to create your new filter and set the different parameters, click on APPLY to
display it on the map.
The filter register itself automatically when you close the window:
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5) Modify existing filters
In order to modify filters already existing, select the Filter List in the Oceanography menu. Select the
requested filter by choosing it in the list and modify the associated parameters.
List of filters To create a new filter
List of chosen
parameters
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6) Add new parameters
You can add, cancel or configure parameters of the existing filters.
You can choose to add

parameters to the existing
filter or to cancel it.
Add or delete new

parameters
Modify the parameter
Then, click on Apply to register
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7) Configure a new filter button
Before creating a new filter button, you must first create a new filter. It is the same way as adding a new
button on the toolbar (Refer to part II-K-2).
First select Settings in the System menu

and then click on General configuration.
Then, choose the tab Toolbar. Select

the icon you wish for the filter (either
the filter buttons or icons in the list).
And finally associate a function to this
icon, by selecting it in the Menu
Command.
(Refer to part II-K for more details and

explanation)
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8) Example
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How to create an Automatic filter

You have two possibilities to create filters in Catsat.
You can create them:
- Manually, by choosing the parameters to be used for filtering the ocean areas and defining
manually their corresponding Min/Max values (refers to part D).
- Automatically, by choosing an amplitude range of a selecting parameter and let the system
calculates the Min/Max values that will apply at a selected position.
The automatic filter allows to elaborate a filter according to an amplitude of the chosen parameter. That
is to say that you can find the characteristics of one place anywhere else nearby in the ocean, just by
clicking on it.
The aim is to find waters relatively closed with similar characteristics.
1) Define parameters of the automatic filter
STEP 1:
Select Automatic filter settings in the Oceanography

menu.
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STEP 2:
1) Define the parameter to be used

for the filter by using the “Add”
button.
2) Choose the amplitude.
This is the range value of the

parameter.
3)Then click on CLOSE
2) Activate the filter
STEP 1:
Then, click on Automatic filter

in the Oceanography menu.
Or click on the following icon:
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STEP 2:
The following arrow with a

question-mark appears:
?
Click on the chosen place on
the map, where you want to
search for the same
characteristics.
The software save the

characteristics of the place you
clicked, and calculates the
similarly places according to
the chosen amplitude.
3) See the results
The filter window

appears: you can still
modify the parameter if
you wish (refers to part
VII-D-5)
Places with similarly

characteristics appear in
color whereas the rest of
the map is in grey.
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4) Save the automatic filter
To register the automatic filter

you have just created, click on
the button at the top right
corner.
Enter the name of the filter and

validate by clicking on OK.
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5) Example with amplitude
We can take the temperature

as example:
If you have chosen a

temperature with an
amplitude of 1°C and that the
temperature at the chosen
point is 24°C, the software
will search for a temperature
included between 23.5°C and
24.5°C.
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How to create and use the Vertical Profile tool

1) Create a new profile
The application allows you to perform vertical transect and view oceanographic immersion parameters
which characterize the segment (salinity, temperature, thermocline).
The profile enables to see the data under the surface
To create a profile, select New Profile on

the Oceanography menu or click on the
icon New Profile on the toolbar.
2) Draw a segment
The second step is now to draw a segment. Make a left-click to define the base of the segment, draw the
segment by moving the mouse and left-click again to validate the segment.
EXAMPLE 1: Temperature
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Afterwards, we can visualize the vertical profile of the segment we made above.
0 to 100m depth 200m depth
As we can see, it is possible to configure the water column depth to visualize.
In CATSAT 5.0, you now have the possibility to determine min depth and max depth.
EXAMPLE 2:
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3) Define profile view parameters
You can change the parameters of the profile view by modifying the options located above the profile
window.
● Zoom: Adjust the view at the depth scale wished.
● Depth: This is the level of depth of the view. You can reduce it or extend it and define a interval min-
max depth.
For example, if we take the profile example n°2 above, we see that salinity is increasing at a depth of
100m. Therefore, to have more details, we can display a view between 100m and 200m.
Thus, at a largest scale depth, we discover some pockets where salinity is higher.
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● Reference: When the data type is thermocline and/or temperature, the reference box represents the
reference temperature. When the data type is salinity, it gives the salt rate per liter of solution.
● Data type: In the profile view, you can only display the following data: salinity, temperature, thermocline
and temperature and thermocline at the same time.
● Step: You can also modify the step of isolines (Refer point VII-B for definition).
The color scale allows to analyze the content of the transect view.
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How to use the gradient mode

1) Display the gradient mode
STEP 1:
The gradient mode is located in the Display control panel that can be opened in two different ways:
- By selecting Display control in the Menu bar

Oceanography
- With the icon Display control
STEP 2:
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STEP 3:
The gradient mode function is not open out. Click on the small arrow located on the left to open it.
The function appears under the form of another parameter that you can select in the scrolling list with a
calendar enabling to choose the date.
2) Display the variation data
STEP 1: select the parameter
Select the requested parameter in the display control, the same parameter is also selected in the
gradient mode. You can not modify the type of data.
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STEP 2: Select the dates
You have to choose the dates in which you wish to see the variation.
In the gradient mode, the first date is underlined in green, whereas the date of the displayed parameter
is indicated in red in the 2 calendars.
For example in the example above, the first date will be the 6th of April 2014 and the parameter’s
displayed date the 10th of April.
STEP 3: Display the results
Then, when the parameter and dates are chosen, click on Display.
The gradient will appear on the map.
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3) Example
You can choose to display the gradient mode in the second chart, in order to see the two maps.
It is necessary to choose View 2 in the display control panel.
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4) Example 2
Step 1: Select the parameter to be compared (example Plankton at 04/19/14) and the date to be
compared (initial date)
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Step 2: Open the “gradient mode” panel and select the previous date to be compared (example
Plankton at 10/04/14) by selection in the date’s panel or the number of days prior to the initial date.
Step 3: Activate « Display »: the resulting Gradient map appears:
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XI ADVANCED WEATHER OPTIONS
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XI. Advanced Weather Options

Available parameters and coverage
The advanced weather options enable to display new options in CATSAT concerning weather.
● Weather High frequencies: The high frequencies weather maps are available every six hours and
are indicated on the Display Control Panel with a green square.
● Swell and wave,
● Pressure: This is the atmospheric pressure,
● Swell height: The swell is the formation of wavelength waves on the surface of the sea.
This parameter indicates the direction and period.
● Wind gust: This is the maximum speed of the wind measured during a specific time
period of 6hours.
● Visible clouds and Infrared clouds: Images of clouds cover are available everyday and are very useful
for the localization of rainy areas and for scheduling fishing operations. Two different types of images
are available: visible and infrared images. This is the same phenomena recorded at the same time but
data is represented in different ways.
● Weather alerts: CATSAT software transmits the weather alerts that national weather agencies are
in charge to produce, under the Weather Meteorology Organization Control. These weather alerts are
distributed through the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) immediately after
production.
Clouds coverage display

The advanced weather options allows to display images of clouds opacity measured in Infrared, or
visibles to the eye. The cloud files are generated every day at different times.
In the version CATSAT v4.2, the cloud coverage is now displayed in square 10°x10°.
You must display the Display control panel before showing the clouds.
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To display the Clouds visibles first select
Meteo on the Map layer and then
Clouds (visibles) in the second scrolling
list.
To display the Clouds Infrared, select

Clouds (IR)
Cloud (Visibles)
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Cloud (infrared)
The cursor information can give you the percentage of clouds opacity. Likewise, the scale of color shows
the percentage of opacity per color.
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Weather Alert reception and display

The weather alerts option has been designed to display different type of weather disturbances, such as
cyclones, typhoons and storms.
The current version of the application enables to display:

• The cyclones, its position as well as its pressure and wind speed.
• One or several points forecasting the cyclone’s position and a report for each point.
1) Weather alert display
To see the weather alerts click on Show

Weather Alert on the Weather alert
menu, or click on the icon on the
toolbar.
When the option is ticked, the alerts will

be displayed at each alert when
downloading new data.
The weather alerts are presented under the following form:
A window appears on the right with all the information about the phenomenon.
After the apparition of this window you will have the choice between two options: Center on the
weather alert or close the window.
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1) Weather alert list
You have the possibility to visualize the previous weather alerts, by consulting the weather alert list. For
that purpose, select Weather alert list on the Weather alert menu. A list with names of the cyclones
appears.
List of cyclones
2) Consultation page
Moreover, by using the selection mode, you can click on the cyclones on the map and see the description
in the consultation page.
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3) Different points of the alert
To obtain more information about the other points that make the alert you can either select another
point with the cursor or used the consultation page arrows. The consultation window is already
updated with the selected point.
Consultation page
Different point of the

cyclon
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4) Data representation
In the application, the weather alert is represented by a set of points on a track. When a new alert is
received, all the current weather alerts and forecast points are deleted and replaced.
The symbol color corresponds to the wind speed registered at that point. A line of forecast points allow
to see the direction of the cyclone in the next days.
Wind < 30 knots
Wind between 30 and 45 knots
Wind >45 knots
Forecast point
Please note that the reports and the information linked to a point are transmitted by the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Therefore CATSAT disclaims all
responsibility for the content.
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High Frequency Weather maps display and use

High frequencies oceanic data are available every six hours. The parameters distributed in HF are wind,
pressure, swell and waves, clouds and swell height.
The data in high frequencies are displayed in the Display control panel with a green square.
To display a HF parameter, select the parameter Meteo and the associated data.
Every 6 hours
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XII FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND

TROUBLE SHOOTING
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XII. Frequently Asked Questions and Trouble Shooting

CATSAT software is not starting
If the CATSAT software does not start, first check the dongle. Check that it is present and well inserted in
the computer.
This message appears when the key is

not inserted.
After downloading CATSAT data, the software takes some time to start, as it has to treat the downloaded
data from the Receiving folder. It is normal, wait for some minutes.
If everything is correct and the software still not start, contact our technical department.
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My Display control shows red squares but no data is visible
It is possible that any data is visible even if a red square indicates the availability of the data in the display
control panel.
You must check that the oceanography function is activated. In this way, select Show Oceanography in
the Oceanography menu. (Refer to point V-E)
If the function is ticked, that means that the

function is activated.
If, on the contrary, it is not ticked, you will not

be able to see any oceanographic data.
Moreover, it happens that data are rejected. Check in the folder named “Rejected” if files are present.
That means that the corresponding data file encryption named Cxxx.crz or Txxx.crz does not correspond
to the data encryption.
The reasons must be:
1) Bad data encryption
2) .crz file is not present
3) There is several .crz file
4) The .crz file does not correspond
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I want to save my CATSAT archives data on an external
hard disk
In order to save the data in another disk or an external disk, you must copy the database.
In this way, go to the disks directory in your computer where the CATSAT software is installed. Click
on the disk where the program is registered and then go on the CATSAT folder.
Once you are inside, copy the entire file named « Data ». By copying this file on an external disk, you
will be sure to keep all the CATSAT archives.
My CATSAT views are mixed up
If all your views are mixed up, and you are blocked in Catsat, you can restore the initial context. You
can restore either the CATSAT default or a context that you have created. (Refer to point II-M)
How may I tune the color scheme?
The color scheme and cartridge allows to visualize value of the display parameter at cursor but also to
see the scale of colors.
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Select Color Scheme and/or Cartridge in
the Oceanography menu bar.
In the CATSAT software, you have the possibility to change the color scheme of parameters by
modifying Min/Max colors scheme (Refer to part VII-1). Min/Max color scheme are located in the
advanced display.
Min/Max color scheme are located in the advanced display.
To display
the
advanced
parameter
s, select
Advanced
on the
display
control
panel.
Or click on the Advanced

button on the toolbar.
This icon will open the
Advanced display
window.
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The Advanced Display window appears. You have to possibility of modifying the min/max color
scheme in two ways, either automatically or manually.
Change Min/Max
manually
Change Min/Max
automatically
How can I visualize the recommendations text and legend ?
(Refer to point VI-D)
To visualize the recommendations, texts and legends, you must first display the analysis.
To display the analysis select

Show analyses in the
Analyses Menu
Select the requested date in the calendar located on the toolbar.
To read the analysis the comments, make a right click on the place you wish to see the
recommendations. An information window appears on the right side of the screen, indicating the
comments and the legend.
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My menu bar is hidden
If the menu bar is hidden, you have to restart the CATSAT software. CATSAT opens with the
parameters by default.
My Toolbars disappeared
It is less difficult to make appear the toolbar again than the menu bar, as you can close the toolbar
by clicking on the “x” on the left of the toolbar. (Refer to point II-J)
To display the toolbar, select Toolbar1

and/or Toolbar 2 in the View menu.
By default, the toolbars appear when

opening CATSAT software.
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The color of the available dates is grey and not blue
It is possible that the colors of the squares on the display control panel are not exactly the same as
into this manual. For example, squares showing available data can be grey instead of blue.
This phenomenon is caused by Windows.
If you have Windows XP, you have the possibility to change the color of the window appearance. If
you have chosen to display a window XP model of colors grey or green, the color of the CATSAT squares
will be the same as Windows.
To check or to modify the Windows colors tune, right-click on the desktop and select Properties. Then,
select Appearance.
My 3D chart (or view 2) is docked in the information bar
It happens that the maps dock in the information bar (instead of information page). In this case, you
cannot see any information inside, as it is a too small space.
To un-docked the view from the information bar drag and drop the window so that it be floating, or
make a right-click on the title bar and select “Floating”.
Afterwards, when the view is floating, drag and drops the window to the location of the second view
and the chart come docking.
Some parameters do not appear on the display control

panel
It is possible that some parameters do not appear on screen when you display the data on the
display control panel.
That means that these functions are not activated on the oceano setting.
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To display the oceano settings configuration,
select Oceano settings in the Oceanography
menu.
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Choose your type of data on the scrolling list
and check that the boxes are ticked for
display in the 2D views and/or 3D views.
Choose the parameter
Boxes must be ticked

for diplay according to
your requirements
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The “Apply” button in the define filter menu is grey
Check that the option is activated on the “Advanced settings” menu.
STEP 1:
Open the advanced settings in the

Oceanography menu.
STEP 2:
Check that the option named “Enable ‘Apply’

button in ‘Define filter’ is ticked.
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I can not download my data on the FTP
When you download your CATSAT data on the FTP at first install, you can have an error message saying
“Download error”.
This error can appear when you make a new install on Windows 7. This means that the computer do not
allow the download because you are not identified as an Administrator on your computer.
To run the program as an Administrator, make a right-click on the FTP module.exe and go on the
Properties tab, then on Compatibility and tick the box “Run the program as an Administrator”
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The “Update settings” button in the Advanced display is

grey
STEP 1:
Open the advanced settings in the Oceanography

menu.
STEP 2:
Check that the option named “Enable ‘Update

Settings’ button in ‘Advanced display’ is
ticked.
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CATSAT SOFTWARE USER GUIDE

GENERAL FUNCTIONS, OCEANOGRAPHY AND WEATHER

II. About CATSAT 5.0 .................................................................................................................. 8

III. Starting with CATSAT ........................................................................................................... 13

IV. General functions................................................................................................................. 34

VI. Vessel appearance and position ........................................................................................... 72

VII. How to access oceanography and weather parameters ......................................................... 85

IX. How to display and use CATSAT Analysis .............................................................................138

X. Advanced Oceanography functions......................................................................................144

XI. Advanced Weather Options.................................................................................................200

XII. Frequently Asked Questions and Trouble Shooting ..............................................................209

- New Catsat data downloader directly into the software

- Drag and drop

- A new double easy access toolbar,

- A new cockpit information window

- New flying window mode

II. About CATSAT 5.0

- We recommend Windows 7 or 10, even if CATSAT is compatible with other versions

Licence and protection HASP

The key determines the different modules in the CATSAT software.

The CATSAT v5.0 default module includes:

2) Available functions per module

These module functions will be described in distinctive user manuals.

The Navigation module allows to:

b) Mobile tracking module

The Mobile tracking module allows to:

c) Catch book module

The Catch Book module allows to:

- Store catches on database by species, natural environment, add comments

The Catch + module is an extension of the Catch module.

Catches database Oceano database

with Oceanographic values

III STARTING WITH CATSAT

Click on Apply and re-start the software to apply the modification.

General screen description

Main menu Toolbar 1 Critical information Information bar

Toolbar 2 Main chart List of Mobiles Chart 2 Information page

- Oceanographic view selection

- Object filter function

- CATSAT data downloader (CATSAT Connect)

- Restore default context

You have the possibility to display them or not :

In the System menu, select Setting and then click

Once in the Configuration menu, click on the

Maps can be also moved by using the center mode.

Information window : flying mode or anchor mode

- Read the information related to the object.

- Activate the actions related to the object.

Flying mode: Anchor mode:

Click on the small arrow to go back to a

When you are in flying mode, click on the small

Before changing the size:

After changing the size:

Restore your usual view (use a defined display context)

Click on the menu View, on the menu

You can choose to define a requested context according to your requirements.

In the View Menu, select

Or click on the default button

CATSAT default function

Set up your local time

1) Display the different hours available

2) Set your local time