Understanding Weatherfax: A Guide to Forecasting the Weather from Radio and Internet Fax Charts

How do you turn the symbols on a weather chart into a meaningful forecast? Armed with Understanding Weatherfax and a current weatherfax chart you have all of the essentials for making your own forecast, no matter where you are in the world. New to the Second Edition: Satellite images, interpreting early warning signs of storm development from satellite images and case studies on the 1991 'Perfect Strom' and the 1998 Sydney to Robard Race. Also: Receiving equipment, interpreting synoptic chart features, personal forecasting, world weather patterns and tracking and avoiding tropical storms.

Author: Mike Harris
Publisher: Sheridan House
Published: 09/30/2005
Pages: 117
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9781574092158
ISBN10: 1574092154
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Water Sports | Boating
- Nature | Weather

About the Author
Mike Harris has spent the last 14 years cruising in interesting places while writing and developing software for cruising sailors. His micro-office is his boat, a 45 foot steel cutter which he built himself. www.pangolin.co.nz