MMD 318E - Navigation and Meteorology

Course Objectives

1. To teach to observe weather events,
2. To make a forecast at sea,
3. To make meteorological communication.

Course Description

Introduction to meteorology, earth movements and atmosphere, Heat and temperature
Water vapor condensation and moisture, Visibility, fog and clouds, Precipitation and meteorites, Air pressure and air density, Meteorological instruments, General circulation of the atmosphere, Winds, Air masses, Fronts, Cyclones and anticyclones,
Ship snoptik codes, symbols, station model, Weather forecast, observation, reporting methods and recording systems,Map analysis