{"product_id":"through-sea-and-sky-oceanography-and-meteorology-9780994643322","title":"Through Sea and Sky: Oceanography and Meteorology","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Peter T. Scott | Peter T. Scott | Peter T. Scott\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Felix Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Felix Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Earth Sciences - Meteorology \u0026amp; Climatology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an introduction to the sciences of oceanography and meteorology. The use of astronomy to navigate was complimented by the use of the magnetic compass and the sextant and then by satellite navigation techniques. The seafarer's knowledge about wind and ocean currents and the sea-floor gradually developed into the sciences of oceanography and meteorology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is as good as a textbook for years 11, 12 and first year university as it is for general interest. The coverage is broad from hurricanes to Stevenson Screens, from marine sediments to tsunamis all with the emphasis on scientific method. The history and historical figures involved are intertwined with the development of modern analytical instrument. The photography is brilliant and covers the whole globe not just a targeted hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are even links to online videos to bring the topic to life. The questions for assessment of understanding and research focus attention on important learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Peter T Scott has spent over 40 years teaching this to enthusiastic students so has a good understanding of what is needed in such a text.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46475568611479,"sku":"9780994643322","price":2366.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780994643322.jpg?v=1766274906","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/through-sea-and-sky-oceanography-and-meteorology-9780994643322","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}