Modern marine weather : how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, in any vessel, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe and efficient as possible /

"A comprehensive text on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe and efficient as possible. Covers practic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Burch, David, 1942- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Seattle, Washington : Starpath Publications, [2018]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Pressure and wind
  • Global winds and currents
  • Strong wind systems
  • Clouds, fog, and sea state
  • Wind and terrain
  • Working with weather maps
  • Sources of weather data
  • Onboard forecasting and tactics
  • Special topics
  • Appendix.