Route planning and meteorologyLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
- maritime information sources needed in passage planning
- use of maritime information, charts and publications in preparing passage plan
- use and interpret shipborne meteorological instruments and shore based meteorological information

Content

Passage planning:
- relevant regulations
- charts, sailing directions, publications
- conducting passage plan

Meteorology:
- atmosphere
- wind
- sky and precipitation
- visibility
- pressure systems
- weather charts
- weather information services

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Qualifications

209902416 Terrestrial Navigation 1