Thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature. In a vessel, it is important to have an instrument that can measure the...

A wind vane is an instrument that measures wind direction while anemometer measures wind speed. The illustration shown in the left side...

The common instrument used to obtain dew point and relative humidity is a psychrometer, which consists of two liquid-in-glass...

The most common type of barometer—the aneroid barometer—contains no fluid. Inside this instrument is a small, flexible metal box called...

Aside from normal operation, the weather is one of the factors that makes the life of seafarers onboard the vessel more risky and...

· Temperature is the heat of both air and sea. · Measured by the thermometer. · Expressed in degrees (C or F) · Visually...

The weather has played an important role in seafaring since mankind first began crossing oceans in boats. As a result, sailors developed...