GeoBaroud – Ultra-precise, multi-format location tool

GeoBaroud offers advanced real-time geolocation by fully leveraging your smartphone's sensors (GPS, accelerometer, magnetometer). Designed to meet the needs of field professionals—firefighters, HBE managers, foresters, sailors, and orienteering enthusiasts—GeoBaroud lets you know your exact position and instantly convert it into four essential formats:

• DFCI Code – French system adapted to forest fire management. The application automatically detects the DFCI square in which you are located and specifies the corresponding sub-zone through a detailed analysis of the dynamic grid.

• Decimal Degrees (DD) – Modern, universal, and digital format for quick reading and optimal international compatibility.

• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) – Traditional, detailed format, ideal for field surveys or demanding operational reports.

• Degrees, Decimal Minutes (DMD) – Intermediate format supported for seamless conversion from GPS readings or technical documents.

Key Features

• Real-time geolocation

GeoBaroud continuously uses your GPS to accurately display latitude, longitude, and margin of error. The application dynamically calculates the distance between your actual position and the target point, expressed in meters or kilometers depending on the context.

• Automatic multi-format conversion

Whether you use automatic location or manual entry, GeoBaroud instantly converts your position to DFCI, DD, DMS, and DMD, providing complete flexibility during your operations.

• Interactive visualization in the DFCI grid

A dynamic map of the DFCI system is displayed with a precisely positioned grid and point. You identify your 2 km × 2 km square and its sub-zone. A built-in compass orients the point within the grid for intuitive directional reading.

• Orientation and azimuth calculation

Using your phone's sensors, the application displays a dynamic arrow indicating the direction of the target as well as its azimuth, facilitating quick identification of the orientation.

• Sharing and map opening

Send your position (and its conversions) via SMS, WhatsApp, or other messaging service. Open it with one click in your favorite mapping application: Google Maps, Waze, Earth, IGN, etc.

• Interactive input modes

Choose to let GeoBaroud automatically detect your position ("locate" mode) or manually enter your coordinates in DFCI, DD, DMS, or DMD ("search" mode). The interface adapts to guide you and ensure reliable conversion.

Why choose GeoBaroud?

• Made by firefighters for firefighters. Designed by field personnel, GeoBaroud meets the specific needs of firefighting and emergency operations.

• High-performance and optimized for Android. Responsive interface and precision calculations integrating distance, azimuth, compass orientation, and multi-format conversion for professional use.

• Absolute respect for your privacy. No personal data is collected. Your location remains on your device, and you alone decide whether to share it.

• 100% free, ad-free, and with complete control. Enjoy a fast and reliable application designed to simplify your field operations.

Download GeoBaroud and take full control of your geolocation with flexible conversions to DFCI, DD, DMS, and DMD, to meet all your operational requirements.

(DFCI grid data comes from the Valabre Agreement, updated on June 7, 2016, under an open license.)