Weather for the Mariner

Weather for the Mariner
Author: William J. Kotsch
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Total Pages: 342
Release: 1983
Genre: History
ISBN:

A comprehensive weather guide in one easy-to-read volume.

Mariner's Weather

Mariner's Weather
Author: William P. Crawford
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 334
Release: 1992
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780393308846

The single most important fact of life to the racing yachtsman, cruiser, or merchant seaman is the weather. This book about the weather, written by a master mariner, sets out to fill the gap between instant knowledge books which prvide a veneer of jargon, and heavy texts requiring prior knowledge of meteorology. This book presents instead a seamanlike survey of the basics of weather, offering a foundation for practical observation and interpretation as well as a ground-work for advanced study. Basic information on the atmosphere, winds, heat and its consequences, clouds, fogs, fronts, tropical cyclones, ice, instruments and charts is provided here.

Mariners Weather Log

Mariners Weather Log
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2000
Genre: Marine meteorology
ISBN:

Mariners Weather Log contains articles, news and information about marine weather events and phenomenon, storms at sea, weather forecasting, the NWS Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program, Port Meteorological Officers (PMOs), cooperating ships officers, and their vessels. It provides meteorological information to the maritime community, and contains a comprehensive chronicle on marine weather. It recognizes ships officers for their efforts as voluntary weather observers, and allows NWS to maintain contact with and communicate with over 10,000 shipboard observers (ships officers) in the merchant marine, NOAA Corps, Coast Guard, Navy, etc.

Heavy Weather Avoidance and Route Design

Heavy Weather Avoidance and Route Design
Author: Mike Ma-Li Chen
Publisher: Paradise Cay Publications
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2008-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780939837786

In Heavy Weather Avoidance, Chen and Chesneau merge the seamanship of a master mariner and the forecast expertise of a senior meteorologist, providing readers with double-barrel exposure to what actually goes on in the atmosphere and on the sea's surface. Mariners and recreational sailors are more concerned about the implications of volatile weather rather than its fluid dynamics. From start to finish the authors have cut to the chase, creating a readable text brimming with useful graphics. It's focused on the root cause of how and why bad weather develops and where it's likely to go. There's enough theory provided for a reader to get a feel for how air mass energy transfer works, but just as the theoretical aspect takes on a mission of its own, there's a shift to more practical self-forecasting and storm avoidance wisdom. Captain Ma-Li Chen shares his well-tested routing strategy and describes how it factors in the use of the 500 Mb chart.

Marine Weather Forecasting

Marine Weather Forecasting
Author: J. Frank Brumbaugh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781892216229

Have you ever listened to a weather forecast stating there may be a slight chance of showers but the rain is coming down so hard you are seriously considering a lifejacket while standing on the dock? During such times, one suggestion to the forecaster runs through everyone's mind: "Look out the window!!" That is certainly one of the most accurate methods to forecast the immediate weather. Everyone knows the look of the sky when a thunderstorm or squall is moving in, but few know how to determine what is in store more than a few hours ahead. Frank has taken the mystery out of weather forecasting in his book Marine Weather Forecasting. He explains how to tell more about the weather, for hours and days to come, than any broadcast. But you must know what to look for when you go on deck. The wind, clouds, moon and sun all tell the story and Frank explains how to read these signs. Anyone can understand Frank's detailed descriptions of forecasting and the illustrations add to the ease. Caution: After reading this book you may never rely on another broadcast report. Illustrated

Mariners Weather Log

Mariners Weather Log
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2011
Genre: Marine meteorology
ISBN:

November issue includes abridged index to yearly volume, -1981.

Modern Marine Weather, Second Edition

Modern Marine Weather, Second Edition
Author: David Burch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9780914025337

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 practical applications of GRIB files, ASCAT wind measurements, and other modern resources.

Mariners Met Pack

Mariners Met Pack
Author: Bob McDavitt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2000-08-01
Genre: Marine meteorology
ISBN: 9781877197086

Modern Weather for Sailors

Modern Weather for Sailors
Author: John Jourdane
Publisher:
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692766255

There is way too much weather information out there on the Internet, and the trick is to find the key weather you need to go sailing safely and quickly. This purpose of this book is to help sailors find and use the important weather information in the endless universe of weather information.Whether you are planning a day sail on a lake, or a voyage across an ocean, knowing what the weather is going to do is as important as knowing how to trim your sails or set your anchor. Hopefully, this book will help you learn how to find and understand the weather you need as a sailor.