Author : Carl Chase
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 17,92 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780393028508
Here are the basics: the physics of sailing, the theory of sail, ship handling under sail and power, the diesel engine, electrics and electronic. Here is an introduction to navigation--piloting, celestial, and electronic, the Nautical Almanac, the sextant, plotting, and a marvelous section called "Ten Easy Steps to Success with the Sun." This is an easy-to-understand, readable guide to what is needed to go to sea with confidence.
Author : P.S. Meadows
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,13 MB
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401571384
It is now nine years since the first edition appeared and much has changed in marine science during that time. For example, satellites are now routinely used in remote sensing of the ocean surface and hydrothermal vents at sea noor spreading centres have been extensively researched. The second edition has been considerably expanded and reorganised, and many new figures and tables have been included. Every chapter has been carefully updated and many have been rewritten. A new chapter on man's use of the oceans has been included to cover satellites and position fixing, renewable energy sources in the sea, seabed minerals, oil and gas, pollution and maritime law. In this edition we have also referred to a number of original references and review articles so that readers can find their way into the literature more easily. As in the first edition, PSM has been mainly responsible for the text and HC for the illustrations, although each has responded to advice from the other and also from many colleagues. In this context readers should note that the illustrations form an integral and major part of the book. The text will almost certainly be too concise for many readers if they do not study the illustrations carefully at the same time. The book has been written as an introductory text for students, although it can serve anyone who is beginning a study of the sea.
Author : Than H. Aung
Publisher : Universiti Malaysia Sabah Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 16,10 MB
Release : 2018-06-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9672962576
Atmosphere and Ocean take millions of years to form, but a cloud can develop into a raging thunderstorm in a matter of hours. This reader-friendly and competent book can provide readers the essentials of the Atmosphere and Ocean in a short period of time through a simple approach. It is a rare 2-in-1 version of marine science book for students. The authors have managed to bridge the gap between several descriptive textbooks and some highly technical volumes to convey the fascinating features of the two oceans, one above and one below.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 13,53 MB
Release : 1994-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309051398
A number of trends and forces are converging to require change in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) nautical charting mission. The most salient among these are changes in customer requirements, with a growing demand for customized and digital nautical information products; a changing customer base that encompasses uses of nautical charts in conjunction with coastal management, regulation, and development activities; and advances in technologies both for acquiring survey data and for structuring, displaying, analyzing, and disseminating nautical information. This volume assesses the needs of users of nautical information; reviews existing and emerging technologies; and examines major issues associated with information acquisition, chart preparation, and dissemination. The book addresses user requirements for improved nautical chart products, as well as technical and programmatic issues relating to the need for and provision of nautical information.
Author : Adam Weintrit
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,34 MB
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0415691141
The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others. This book is part of a series of six volumes and provides an overview of Methods and Algorithms in Navigation and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.
Author : Richard R. Hobbs
Publisher : Naval Inst Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 27,69 MB
Release : 2006-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781591143666
A Textbook on Maritime History, Leadership, and Nautical Sciences for the NJROTC Student
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 36,81 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Marine biology
ISBN :
Author : C. Reid Nichols
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 13,40 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1438118813
Presents an illustrated, A-Z encyclopedia with more than 600 entries providing information on topics related to marine science.
Author : R Craig
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 18,13 MB
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0323161162
Marine Physics guides different disciplines regarding the study of the sea and provides basic understanding of the fundamental theories and premises of the other disciplines. This book is comprised of eight chapters, beginning with some concepts regarding movement of the sea, such as the density currents, diffusion processes, and wind currents in deep water. These occurrences in the sea are thoroughly discussed and explained through theories and concepts behind them. The next three chapters deal more closely on the broad topic of oceanography. Some of the topics include qualitative physical characteristics, waves in both deep and shallow water, and the tides. The last two chapters discuss optics and acoustics as they are applied in the study of marine science. This book aims to be of use to students in various disciplines involved in not just marine science, but also in engineering, biology, and physics.
Author : Nigel Watson
Publisher : Lloyd's Register
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,89 MB
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
This book addresses some key questions - Did the marine sector drive the developing technologies? Or did it just adopt them? It would appear that the former is the case - as the industry has moved from sail to steam, from steam to internal combustion engines, from wood to steel and to increasing sizes and types of specialist vessels - the pioneers of naval architects and marine engineers have applied the latest technologies, and our global society has benefited.
