---
name: "micropeak"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "altos"
version: "1.9.21-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/micropeak"
---

# micropeak(1)

MicroPeak logging altimeter download and analysis

## NAME

micropeak - MicroPeak logging altimeter download and analysis

## SYNOPSIS

**micropeak**

## DESCRIPTION

*micropeak* connects to a MicroPeak USB adapter for MicroPeak data download. It provides a menu-oriented user interface to download and analyze data logged on a MicroPeak altimeter.

## USAGE

When connected to a MicroPeak USB adapter, *micropeak* can download data from a MicroPeak device, save it to a file and graph data from saved files.

A number of other menu options exist, including the ability to export flight data in different formats.

## FILES

All data log files are recorded into a user-specified directory (default ~/AltusMetrum). Files are named using the current date and a unique flight number with a '.mpd' extension.

## AUTHOR

Keith Packard