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Reeds Maritime Meteorology
Written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant shipping and fishermen, Reeds Maritime Meteorology analyses the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them. Updated to include the latest developments in the use of satellite technology in forecasting, Navtext and the ramifications of GMDSS, the book examines: · cloud formation and development · precipitation and thunderstorms · atmospheric pressure and wind · 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 This revised edition covers significant developments in the variety of forecasts available for the seafarer, coverage of global warming and weather routing options, as well as updates throughout in line with technological advancements and research discoveries, and updates to the exam questions at the end of each chapter.
Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences
Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences, Third Edition offers comprehensive insights into the role of the atmosphere in weather, climate, and life. It covers all principal processes and phenomena, including intensive measurement and simulation techniques used to predict weather, project climate change, and assess human impacts on the atmospheric environment. The past decade has seen rapid advancements in the atmospheric sciences, necessitating the inclusion of several new topics in this updated edition. The book highlights key areas of progress such as anthropogenic climate change, high resolution numerical modeling, and the use of machine learning and AI in forecasting and climate simulation.I...
