num_pages: 264
description: Reeds Maritime Meteorology is written primarily for serving andtrainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency inmerchant ships and for fishermen. It provides descriptions of theelements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and theprinciples which govern them, and deals specifically weather forecasting at sea and the use of fax, navtex, and satellite technologyocean currents and swelltropical revolving stormsthe development and distribution of sea iceweather routeingpassage planningthe management and care of cargo in heavy weather (ventilation, cargo sweat, spontaneous combustion etc).There is an extensive glossary, revision questions at the end ofeach chapter, and a fold-out chart of ocean currents as well asnumerous 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
language: English
title: Reeds Maritime Meteorology
titlecomplete: Reeds Maritime Meteorology
ratings_count: 13
publisher: Reeds