DriftCast

DriftCast is a web + mobile app that turns complex ocean circulation data into practical, location-specific guidance. Users pick an area (port approach, offshore site, shipping lane) and get a clear current forecast, confidence bands, and “what changed” explanations when models disagree. It pulls from public sources (e.g., Copernicus Marine, NOAA) and overlays currents with wind, tides, and bathymetry to show likely drift paths for small craft, buoys, and spill scenarios. The app also offers simple route suggestions that minimize fuel burn or time by riding favorable currents, plus alerts when unusual circulation patterns appear (eddies, strong boundary currents, upwelling events). This is not a glossy science toy: it’s a pragmatic decision-support tool with exportable reports and APIs for ops teams. Monetization is subscription-based with a free tier for basic maps and delayed data.