Meteorology can seem like a black art with the meteorologist producing forecasts that seem to contradict what you are reading from the charts. The Sailor's Book of the Weather takes the confusion out of the forecasts and helps you answer, 'Why is that happening?'
The Sailor's Book of the Weather introduces key principles that influence the weather and gives the sailor the tools to forecast from observations and make the most of the available information. Wind, clouds and knowledge of weather patterns and local conditions all contain ample hints to allow the informed mariner to accurately predict the weather.
Illustrated with charts and over 100 beautiful photographs, this book is a must for anyone who ventures onto the water, whatever your vessel or experience. It should be carried aboard every boat and is essential reading whether you are on the water, in land, on the coast or venturing further afield.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Why the Sailors Book of the Weather?
Introduction to Weather.
The Structure of the Atmosphere.
The Seasons.
Global Circulation.
Physics of the Atmosphere.
Physical Changes Affecting the Weather.
The Rise and Fall of an Air Parcel: Stability.
Atmospheric Forces.
Workings of the Weather.
Air Masses.
Pressure Systems.
Fronts.
The Polar Front Low.
The Jet Stream.
Practical Forecasting.
Plotted Weather Charts and Forecasting.
DIY Forecasting from the Charts.
Observing the Weather.
Forecasting from the Clouds.
The Whisper of the Winds.
Hazards.
Thunderstorms.
Mist and Fog.
Where to Get Weather Information.
The Shipping Forecast.
Internet Weather Charts.
Radiofax, Radioteletype and GRIB.
Conclusion.
Further Learning at Weather School.
Appendix: Charts for You to Draw.
Index.
