Reeds Maritime Meteorology

4th ed. Written primarily for serving and trainee deck officers, those studying for certificates of competency in merchant shipping and fishermen, "Reeds Maritime Meteorology" analyzes the elements and forces which contribute to maritime meteorology and the principles which govern them. Updated to include the latest developments in the use of satellite technology in forecasting, Navtext and the ramifications of GMDSS. This revised edition covers significant developments in the variety of forecasts available for the seafarer, coverage of global warming and weather routing options, as well as updates throughout in line with technological advancements and research discoveries, and updates to the exam questions at the end of each chapter.