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The Doppler Weather Radar Has Evolved
Author: MIKE SELVON
The first Doppler weather radar was commissioned in 1964 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. When scientists experimented with tornados, they quickly realized the 3-cm Doppler was not big or powerful enough to receive and track all of the needed information. They realized this one radar would need improvements.
The […]
Locating The Wind
Author: Dave Bello
Knowing the direction of the wind is one of the most important aspects of sailing properly and safely. Trimming sails correctly, identifying points of sail, and executing procedures such as man-over-board and heaving-to, for example, all require knowing the direction of the wind. Yet, many beginners find it very difficult to find the […]
Know Your Course Weather Conditions
Author: Edwin Shackleford
Sunny weather can be very conducive for most sports enthusiasts. The scorching heat of the sun can even boost ones stamina to do better in any game. However, ever knew of any game that can be played even when there’s a rainstorm? Surely, not many people can enumerate any sport that can be […]
Cold Weather Camping Tips
Author: Tim Dales
A number of my friends take their kids to the desert in December to go dirt biking and they complain about the cold camping. Well, here are a number of tips that I’ve used when cold weather camping that will make your campout more enjoyable.
The obvious first tip is to bring warm clothes. […]
Establish Solid Vendor Relationships to Weather an Economic Storm
Author: Arthur G. Scott
Price and service are not the only criteria for establishing vendors or suppliers. All suppliers have standard working agreements. Other benefits, however, are available “only for the asking”. A vendor can be a long term partner. Your success and future profits will rely heavily on what they offer on your behalf. This […]
Weather Systems - Precipitation In The Making
Author: Vince L. Paxton
For those who study weather on a daily basis, movement of air masses is at the heart of most changes in weather conditions. These huge areas of warm air or cold air (weather fronts) move up or down in the atmosphere, as well as horizontally, sometimes covering hundreds of miles in a […]
