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Atmosphere & Oceans: Some Basic Facts – Part I

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December 16, 2015
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We will learn some basic facts about atmosphere and the oceans in this post. We all know that a sailor has a special relationship to sea and this is not only philosophical but a purely practical everyday affair. Hence it is vital than a navigating officer and even otherwise any other sailors have an understanding of the oceans and the atmosphere, specially the relationship between these two elements of nature: air and water so let us find out…

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Limitations of Ship Radar: Part I

We have already taken a look at the shipborne radar in detail in some of our other postings. Though the radar is an extremely useful instrument to have on board…

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Navigation
December 1, 2015
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How Shipborne Marine Radar Works?

We are publishing a series on marine radar for the benefit of our viewers on huge public demand especially from our navigating side viewers. This does contain sections of work…