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OverviewWritten primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant shipping and fishermen, Reeds Maritime Meteorology analyses the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them. Updated to include the latest developments in the use of satellite technology in forecasting, Navtext and the ramifications of GMDSS, the book examines: · cloud formation and development · precipitation and thunderstorms · atmospheric pressure and wind · ocean currents and swell · tropical revolving storms · the development and distribution of sea ice · weather routeing · passage planning · the management and care of cargo in heavy weather This revised edition covers significant developments in the variety of forecasts available for the seafarer, coverage of global warming and weather routing options, as well as updates throughout in line with technological advancements and research discoveries, and updates to the exam questions at the end of each chapter. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ms Elaine Ives , Mr Maurice CornishPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Reeds Edition: 4th edition Weight: 0.380kg ISBN: 9781472964151ISBN 10: 1472964152 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 13 June 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationElaine Ives was Head of the School of Maritime Studies at Glasgow College and Senior Lecturer in Meteorology. Maurice Cornish, Extra Master, FNI, served as a navigating officer on tankers and then as Head of the Maritime Studies Department at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |