The Marine Observer'sHandbook deals with n _.

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1 onobservations: the weather meteorologythat an interest in is essential for the safe

operationand economic 1 the ship.

Being the first the bookof '1 over eighteenrevision

ae"p..1 1' " years,much revised 1 reflect practices I 11 " ainstrumentation and units S.

whilst the purpose 1 book

1-ý' *the remains same,, assist off 1ships'officers in their weather

1 1encourage take an interest in ti' ý meteorology, oceanography and other 111: II's

1to assist in their study of these importac" Interesting º chapters 1'

phenomenaobservation 1 1'

material, on manyinclude new types 1

111sillusbations, are introduced 1 11 "1 1' 1'J 1r1 iii"= 1.1

Un%. Rh.:. l /, f observing ships are included, notably of"' the state of sea:there is also " completely

""1 photographs colour.

provide1book 1The is also intended a reference for 1candidates for Certificates Competency issued by the

Maritime and CoastguardAgency.

The theoretical application . meteorology to seafarer's profession provided in the companion

Marinen.volume :,,, ,