Weather knowledge for voyage planning
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Weather knowledge for voyage planning
David Burch’s guide connects maritime weather practice with voyage planning and navigation, from local waters to longer passages. It brings traditional seafaring knowledge alongside modern forecasting resources, including practical applications of GRIB files and ASCAT wind measurements. The emphasis is on using weather information as part of decisions made before and during time on the water, with safety and efficiency as the stated aims. The fourth edition was published in 2018.
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A comprehensive text on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe and efficient as possible. Covers practical applications of GRIB files, ASCAT wind measurements, and other modern resources.
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