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Weather at Sea David Houghton

Weather at Sea By David Houghton

Weather at Sea by David Houghton

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This book explains clearly the basic principles that govern the weather. The concepts have been made easy to understand, letting you get the most from weather maps and forecasts, along with teaching you to predict the weather.

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Weather at Sea by David Houghton

The weather affects everyone at sea, whether you are pottering along the coast, motoring from port to port or sailing to another continent. This book explains clearly the basic principles that govern the weather. The concepts have been made easy to understand, letting you get the most from weather maps and forecasts, along with teaching you to predict the weather.

About David Houghton

A top meteorologist at the UK Met. Office for many years, David Houghton has been teaching sailors to understand the weather for four decades. He was weather coach to our Olympic, America's Cup and Admiral's Cup teams.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing weather. 2. Introducing weather maps. 3. The wind on the deck. 4. The message of the clouds. 5. The life of a depression. 6. Weather information - sources and definitions. 7. DIY - Your own observations. 8. Weather maps and bulletins - how to use them. 9. Weather hazards. 10. Winds near coasts. 11. Afternoon winds and see breezes. 12. Winds over the open ocean. 13. Waves, swell, wind and tide. 14. Tropical cyclones. 15. Mariner's weather lore. 16. Practical examples. Appendix 1: Coriolis force. Appendix 2: The thermal wind. Appendix 3: DIY - Your own weather map. Appendix 4: UK sea areas. Index.

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CIN1904475167VG
9781904475163
1904475167
Weather at Sea by David Houghton
David Houghton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Fernhurst Books Limited
20050228
80
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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