Notes on Meterology

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 practical experience is limited to narrow areas and wish to expand their knowledge.

Zusatztext 'The text is succinct, well written and, although comparatively short, heavily supplemented by figures and tables. - Marine Engineers Review, February 1994 Informationen zum Autor Authored by Kemp, Richard; Young, ; Kemp, Klappentext 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 practical experience is limited to narrow areas and wish to expand their knowledge. Zusammenfassung Part of the "Kemp and Young" series, this book provides a introduction to meteorology. It presents information using diagrams, illustrations and worked examples. It is suitable for First Officer or Master Marine certification exams, those new to sea faring. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Instruments; The atmosphere; Cloud and precipitation; Wind; Isobaric systems; Tropical storms; Currents and ice; Weather charts and routeing; Index

Autorentext
Authored by Kemp, Richard; Young, ; Kemp,

Zusammenfassung
Part of the "Kemp and Young" series, this book provides a introduction to meteorology. It presents information using diagrams, illustrations and worked examples. It is suitable for First Officer or Master Marine certification exams, those new to sea faring.

Inhalt
Preface; Instruments; The atmosphere; Cloud and precipitation; Wind; Isobaric systems; Tropical storms; Currents and ice; Weather charts and routeing; Index