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Reeds Maritime Meteorology is written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant ships and for fishermen. It provides descriptions of the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them, and deals specifically with: weather forecasting at sea and the use of fax, navtex, and satellite technology 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 (ventilation, cargo sweat, spontaneous combustion etc). There is an extensive glossary, revision questions at the end of each chapter, and a fold-out chart of ocean currents as well as numerous explanatory photos and diagrams. 'Commended to anyone who requires a clear and authoritative introduction to the subject' Marine Engineers Review 'For those persons interested in the sea and meteorology, as well as the student or professional, this makes ideal reading' Seaways
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"An authoritative yet easily read guide for those who want to
advance their meteorological understanding beyond yachtmaster level." -- Yachting Monthly, October 2006
"This book is superb and will enhance one's knowledge of
meteorology. ... Thoroughly recommended and a joy to read." -- The Nautical Magazine, October 2006
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advance their meteorological understanding beyond yachtmaster level." -- Yachting Monthly, October 2006
"This book is superb and will enhance one's knowledge of
meteorology. ... Thoroughly recommended and a joy to read." -- The Nautical Magazine, October 2006
Maurice Cornish is the retired Head of the Maritime Studies Dept at the Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. Elaine Ives is Head of the School of Maritime Studies at Glasgow College and Senior Lecturer in Meteorology.
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- PublisherReeds
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0713676353
- ISBN 13 9780713676358
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number3
- Number of pages229
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