112 Pages
by Routledge

112 Pages
by Routledge

112 Pages
by Routledge

Part of the Kemp and Young series, this book provides a concise introduction to meteorology. Information is presented using diagrams, illustrations and worked examples. Mathematics is kept to a necessary minimum and there is a comprehensive index to aid quick reference. Notes on Meteorology is suitable for First Officer or Master Marine certification exams, those new to sea faring, and those whose... Read more
Preface; Instruments; The atmosphere; Cloud and precipitation; Wind; Isobaric systems; Tropical storms; Currents and ice; Weather charts and routeing; Index

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Authored by Kemp, Richard; Young, ; Kemp,

'The text is succinct, well written and, although comparatively short, heavily supplemented by figures and tables. - Marine Engineers Review, February 1994