Wind VMG und regelmäßiges VMG

Velocity Made Good (VMG):       Waypoint VMG and Wind VMG

Garmin Fixed Mount Chartplotters can compute and display Waypoint VMG and Wind VMG.

• VMG: Velocity Made Good (VMG)
• Waypoint VMG: A measurement of how fast a vessel is traveling, either toward or away from an active waypoint
• Wind VMG: A measurement of how fast a vessel is moving, either toward the wind or away from where the wind is coming from

NOTE: As of Software Update 19.00 (GPSMAP) and Software Update 12.00 (ECHOMAP) the following bullets and sub-bullets apply

•  Waypoint VMG can also be displayed while navigating using “Go To” functions. 
  • This means the navigation functions: “Go To”, “Route To” and “Auto Guidance” can now use Waypoint VMG.
• This information refers specifically to the following chartplotters:

• • GPSMAP: 7x2, 7x3, 9x2, 9x3,1042, 12x2, 12x3, 74xx / 76xx, 84xx / 86xx, 8700, MFD A7, MFD A12
  • ECHOMAP: Plus / UHD / Ultra series: 7x, 9x, 10x, 12x

NOTE: Handheld GPSMAPs and quatix watches can only calculate Waypoint VMG.

NOTE: Handheld GPSMAP and quatix watches cannot compute Wind VMG.  However, they can display Wind VMG when connected to a compatible chartplotter via the boat data app available in Connect IQ. This data is calculated by the chartplotter while the handheld or watch is just displaying the data. 

Wind VMG

Wind VMG is a measurement of how fast a vessel is moving, either toward the wind or away from where the wind is coming from. 

Considerations:

• If the Wind VMG value is represented as a negative number, then the vessel is moving away from the wind.
• Wind VMG will be displayed in an “Overlay” box.  It is found in the “Sailing” overlay function “Wind VMG”.  It will be displayed as “Wind VMG” in an overlay box.

Devices Required to compute Wind VMG:

1. Wind transducer connected (wired or wireless) to the NMEA 2000 network
2. A Speed Source: Either a GPS for Speed Over Ground (SOG) or a Paddle Wheel for Boat Speed (BSP) connected to the NMEA 2000 Network
3. A display or instrument to present the information, such as a compatible chartplotter or GNX / GMI display

Waypoint VMG:

Waypoint VMG is a measurement of how fast a vessel is traveling, either toward or away from a waypoint.

Considerations:

• Waypoint VMG is a function of the GPS system.
• If the Waypoint VMG value is represented as a negative number, then the vessel is moving away from the active waypoint.
• Waypoint VMG will be displayed as an “Overlay” number.  It is found in the “Navigation” overlay function “Waypoint VMG”.  It will be displayed as “Wpt. VMG” in the overlay box.

Devices Required to compute Waypoint VMG:

1. Compatible chartplotter
   • GPS Speed (SOG)