Joseph Michael Bishop
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 115
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The merchant mariner, naval officer, fisherman & small boatman all make critical decisions based on local weather & ocean conditions. Modern radiofacsimile & satellite technology can now bring accurate, timely weather information to them on a worldwide basis. Correct interpretation of weather charts will lead to increased safety, better fuel efficiency & even to a competitive edge in sailboat racing & commercial fishing. The book has been written to aid the mariner in developing a better understanding of the atmospheric & oceanic processes that are shown on the radiofacsimile weather charts. Examples of the practical applications of weather chart information to typical marine problems are presented in both text & illustrations. In short, this book will give the mariner a better understanding of facsimile weather charts, an increasingly valuable aid to safe, efficient navigation. This informative book has been published by Alden Electronics, Inc. Alden is a premier provider of weather data & information systems, specializing in complete solutions for the meteorological community. Alden continues its nearly five decade tradition of innovative weather data collection, distribution, display & manipulation systems. Customers in more than 120 countries rely on Alden as a dependable, single source supplier of weather data, custom products, commercial products, software, hardware & services. Call or write for information to order: Alden Electronics, Inc., publisher, 40 Washington Street, Westborough, MA 01581. Tel: 508-366-8851; FAX: 508-898-2427.