This software is a free software alternative for GPS-based boat navigation software in a market dominated by over-priced software running on proprietary protocols. Most of the standard functions are available for common nautical chart formats and the programme is fully functional as it stands.
OpenCPN: A concise ChartPlotter/ Navigator. A cross-platform ship-borne GUI application supporting * GPS/GPDS Postition Input * BSB Raster Chart Display * S57 Vector ENChart Display * AIS Input Decoding * Waypoint Autopilot Navigation
This software is a free software alternative for GPS-based boat navigation software in a market dominated by over-priced software running on proprietary protocols. Most of the standard functions are available for common nautical chart formats and the programme is fully functional as it stands.
URL: http:// sourceforge. net/projects/ opencpn
License: GNU General Public License (GPL)
Notes: Debian packages are available at Sourceforge.