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082			_a551.46 _bVAN
100			_aVan Dorn, William G.
245		0	_aOceanography and seamanship
250			_a2nd
260			_bCornell Maritime Press _c1994 _aCertreville
300			_axiii, 440 p.: ill.
504			_aPt. I. Origin and Nature of the Oceans 1. History of the Oceans 2. Oceans Today 3. Life in the Sea Pt. II. Little Meteorology 4. Nature of the Atmosphere 5. Atmospheric Circulation 6. Climate and Weather 7. Weather Forecasting at Sea Pt. III. Ocean Circulation 8. Vertical Circulation 9. Horizontal Circulation 10. Principal Ocean Currents 11. Secondary Currents 12. Tides and Tidal Currents Pt. IV. Principles of Wave Motion 13. Ideal Periodic Waves 14. Wave Systems 15. Boundary Effects Pt. V. Ocean Waves 16. Wind Waves 17. Breakers and Surf 18. Tsunamis 19. Harbor Oscillations Pt. VI. Ship Dynamics 20. Little Background 21. Stability 22. Resistance and Propulsion 23. Ship Motions in a Seaway Pt. VII. Heavy Weather Seamanship 24. Ships, Shoes, and Sealing Wax 25. Strategy 26. Tactics Pt. VIII. Emergency Procedures 27. Emergency or Exigency? 28. Anchors and Anchoring 29. "Man Overboard"
520			_a"William G. Van Dorn has gone to sea in everything from "two barrels lashed together to an aircraft carrier" and has spent a third of a century as a research oceanographer. Recognizing the advantages of combining the knowledge of oceanography and seamanship, he created the first edition of this book." "Based on the premise that those who challenge the sea will have a better chance of survival if they have a knowledge of its characteristics, the author applies the science of physical oceanography to the practical needs of the seafaring community. The book begins with a complete discussion of the ocean's origin and nature and life at sea, and includes a discussion of meteorology, ocean currents and wave motion, and ship dynamics. The final sections of the book deal with strategies for heavy weather seamanship and emergency procedures." "The second edition, building upon an already established reputation, has been revised to accommodate significant advances in expertise and technology. New topics include the influence of the 1979 Fastnet race disaster on racing rules and yacht design, construction, and performance; planing powerboats and open-ocean racing; ship routing for storm avoidance; search-and-rescue procedures; and cold-water survival techniques." "Although the book is slanted toward cruising yachtsmen, commercial fishing and charter boat operators will also be among its audience, and even those who may never go to sea will find it fascinating."
650			_aOceanography
650			_aSeamanship
650			_aOceanografie
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