A technical book which aims to explain the complexities of the atmosphere & provide the information needed for professional seafarers aspiring to first class certificates of competency.

A comprehensive text 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. Covers practical applications of GRIB files, ASCAT wind measurements, and other modern resources.