Modern Marine Weather
Modern Marine Weather: From Time-honored Traditional Knowledge to the Latest Technology
By David Burch
Starpath School of Navigation
Third Edition (2018)
A comprehensive book on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe and efficient as possible. A thorough exploration of the essentials of meteorology covering the practical applications of GRIB files, ASCAT wind measurements, and other modern resources. An essential part of the ship’s library for pleasure cruisers, blue water sailors and commercial vessels.
The book is used by schools of the American Sailing Association as well as numerous others including the USCG Academy. In order to keep up with the latest developments in the world of weather, Starpath Navigation support the book with a webpage dedicated to latest news and updates: starpath.com/wx. You can also make contact with the author via this page.
Publisher: Starpath Publications; 3rd ed. edition (March 30, 2018)
ISBN-13: 978-0914025580
