Meteorology for Mariners (Basics)

Iain Brown Lecturer, COGC

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Atmospheric Circulation

Coriolis

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Coriolis Coriolis

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Low Pressure

Low Pressure

Low Pressure

High Pressure

High Pressure

High Pressure

High Pressure

Su

n’s

Ray

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Currents

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.

Waves

Sea Waves

Swell Waves

Monsoons

Hurricanes

Ice

Fog

Different areas of the world present their own meteorological challenges…