Meteorology for Mariners (Basics) Iain Brown Lecturer, COGC
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Atmospheric Circulation
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Atmospheric Heating – Prevailing Winds 60 High Pressure Low Pressure Sun’s Rays High Pressure Low Pressure High Pressure Low Pressure High Pressure
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Tides Vary daily and with the rotation of the moon, in conjunction with the sun. Affected by coastal shape, topography, atmospheric pressure and weather conditions.
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Ice Monsoons Different areas of the world present their own meteorological challenges… Hurricanes Fog
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