Understanding Weatherfax (This is) - Softcover

Mike Harris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713643447 ISBN 13: 9780713643442

Publisher: Adelard Coles Nautical, 1997

Synopsis

(Aimed at the layman, this book explains sources of weatherfax images, receiving equipment and software, types of weatherfax charts, interpreting synoptic chart features, world weather patterns, personal forecasting and the formation, tracking and avoidance of tropical storms. A list of worldwide fax stations and their operating frequencies, call signs and transmission schedules is included.)

About this title

About the Author

Mike Harris is one of the best-known seabird biologists in Britain today. Formerly a warden on Skokholm Island, his research on auks and other species has led to ecological research in places such as the Isle of May, St Kilda and the Galapagos Islands. His successful career was acknowledged by the award of the prestigious BOU Godman-Salvin Medal for distinguished ornithological work in 2006.

Review

The perfect reference book to shelve beside the often-confounding weatherfax receiver. (Ocean Navigator)

This very handy reference book will take up little room on board and can be firmly recommended. (Sail Magazine)

Written by a seasoned New Zealand voyager, this updated guide to predicting weather from weatherfax and Internet charts doesn t overwhelm; rather, it breaks the technology down to its simplest terms, supported by a glossary of commonly used words and abbreviations. It also covers computer installation, radio/computer interface, software, antennas, and tuning radios for fax as well as interpreting synoptic charts. (Cruising World)

Edition details

• Publisher: Adelard Coles Nautical
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713643447
• ISBN 13: 9780713643442
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112