Meteorology for Seafarers: 2017

The text aims to present the fundamentals of Meteorology, and highlight those aspects which are of particular interest to all seafarers. In doing so, it does not aim to provide a simple explanation, as this is regularly and professionally done by the radio, television and more elementary textbooks, nor does it delve into the highly complex explanations presented by research papers. While the interaction of the seas and the atmosphere is considered, no attempt has been made to treat this aspect in detail, as there are many excellent works to which the seafarer can refer to improve his understanding. Meteorology for Seafarers is a technical book which aims to explain the complexities of the atmosphere, and to provide the information needed by professional seafarers studying for their First Class Certificates of Competency, and students for their degrees. If, at the same time, it encourages the reader to investigate and understand more clearly the forces of nature which affect his daily life, then Meteorology for Seafarers will have achieved the full ambitions of its authors. See more