Everything that is needed to receive stunning satellite images on a Windows 95 or later laptop computer is provided. The system includes a compact marinised antenna, a dual channel NOAA receiver with in-built serial computer interface and powerful Windows 32bit 'PROsat' software. The WS5 allows fine tuning of weather forecasts - the determination of the actual rate of movement of weather systems, and an indication of un-forecasted weather developments. Using infra-red images, surface temperatures may be determined and changes in ocean temperatures can be located. These features can assist deap-sea fishermen in the location of warm ocean areas and allow long distance yachtsmen to locate ocean currents.