Weather for the Mariner, 3rd Edition by William J Kotsch Usn

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Weather for the Mariner, 3rd Edition by William J Kotsch Usn

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Summary

This classic mariner's guide to the weather contains just about all the advice, warnings, and safety tips modern science can provide in one easy-to-read volume. Clearly written and heavily illustrated, the book presents the basic principles of modern meteorology, along with certain practical aspects of oceanography, in a lively and informative style.

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Weather for the Mariner, 3rd Edition by William J Kotsch Usn

This mariner's guide to the weather provides information on weather warnings and fronts, the Beaufort Scale, cloud formations, fog, storms, wind, waves and swells, barometer use, and simple forecasting methods in one easy-to-read volume. It also offers an entire chapter on acid rain and its effects on mariners and their electronic equipment. It is an essential volume for any seamanship bookshelf.

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ISBN 13 9780870217562
ISBN 10 0870217569
Title Weather for the Mariner, 3rd Edition
Author William J Kotsch Usn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Naval Institute Press
Year published 1983-08-30
Number of pages 334
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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