# Wind Explorer

> Measure wind conditions with a helium balloon and view results and hodograph.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.bfa.windexplorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.bfa.windexplorer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.bfa.windexplorer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Balloon Federation of America
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 202
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-15
- **First published:** 2025-01-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-04-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.bfa.windexplorer)
- **Website:** [https://www.bfa.net](https://www.bfa.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bfa.net/index.php/information/windexplorer?view=article&id=1937:wind-explorer-privacy-policy&catid=177778052:wind-explorer](https://bfa.net/index.php/information/windexplorer?view=article&id=1937:wind-explorer-privacy-policy&catid=177778052:wind-explorer)

## Description

BFA Wind Explorer is a powerful tool for balloon pilots and weather enthusiasts, designed to provide detailed wind data across different altitudes using a helium balloon. This innovative app helps you make informed decisions for flight planning and safety.<br><br>Key Features:<br>	•	Helium Balloon Wind Profiling: Measure real-time wind speed and direction at multiple altitudes using a helium balloon.<br>	•	Data Table Visualization: View detailed wind measurements in an easy-to-read data table.<br>	•	Hodograph Display: Analyze wind patterns visually with a dynamic hodograph image, perfect for assessing vertical wind shifts.<br>	•	User-Friendly Interface: Quickly access and interpret wind data for better planning and situational awareness.<br><br>Whether you’re a hot air balloon pilot or simply fascinated by wind dynamics, BFA Wind Explorer offers precise and actionable insights to enhance your understanding of the skies.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `net.bfa.windexplorer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.bfa.windexplorer)