SCraMP

In the summer of 2011, a simple, efficient, and low development cost Small Craft Motion Program (SCraMP) was released for iOS (iPhone 4, iPod Touch 4G, iPad 2, and more recent devices). The purpose of this effort was to empower low budget operators, specifically fishermen, with critical information pertaining to the state of their vessel. Capitalizing upon internal device hardware that would have cost thousands of dollars only a few years ago, this free iOS application provides the ability to view and record motion and location data. Additionally, the application provides a safety index, GM, and period metrics reflecting the severity of motions, and a direct tie-in to wave buoy data, all in a simple and interactive graphical user interface.