THERMOMETER
Thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature. In a vessel, it is important to have an instrument that can measure the...
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MARITIME ACADEMIA
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WIND VANE/ANEMOMETER
A wind vane is an instrument that measures wind direction while anemometer measures wind speed. The illustration shown in the left side...
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PSYCHROMETER
The common instrument used to obtain dew point and relative humidity is a psychrometer, which consists of two liquid-in-glass...
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ANEROID BAROMETER
The most common type of barometer—the aneroid barometer—contains no fluid. Inside this instrument is a small, flexible metal box called...
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Ship borne Meteorological Instruments
Aside from normal operation, the weather is one of the factors that makes the life of seafarers onboard the vessel more risky and...
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Elements of Meteorology
· Temperature is the heat of both air and sea. · Measured by the thermometer. · Expressed in degrees (C or F) · Visually...
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Overview of the History of Meteorology
The weather has played an important role in seafaring since mankind first began crossing oceans in boats. As a result, sailors developed...
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