EUROTECH MARITIME ACADEMY, KOCHI

PHASE I (FG) - NOV 2013

FUNCTION - NAVIGATION
METEOROLOGY
Time : 2 hrs Pass Marks : 50 Total Marks : 100
1. Attempt any five questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.

1.a) What is Buys Ballot law ? Discuss the circumstances under which the law cannot be applied .
b) Describe in detail Frontogenesis with suitable sketches.
2. a)Give the names of Tropical Revolving Storms(TRS) in different parts of the world.
b) Describe the following with respect to TRS;
i) Conditions favourable for its formation
ii) Structure
iii) Movement
3. a) Briefly explain the formation of sea ice, icebergs in higher latitudes in Northern waters.
b) Explain the purpose, duties and responsibilities of International Ice Patrol.
4. a) What is meant by Pressure gradient? Describe Wind rose .
b) Write short notes on Pack ice and Fast ice .
5. a) What are the warning signs of an approaching TRS ?
b) Explain with the help of suitable sketches the most probable path of a cyclone in the North and
South hemispheres. Also describe the avoiding action to be taken, if the vessel is in the
dangerous quadrant in the northern hemisphere.
6. a) Describe Synoptic and Prognostic charts alongwith their uses.
b) Explain the purpose of Maritime Forecast (MARFOR) code .
7. a) Write short notes on Trade winds,Westerlies and polar easterlies.
b) Explain the formation of icebergs from floating glaciers, ice shelfs and characteristics of each .
8. a) What is the iceberg season off Grand banks/ off Canada east coast ?
b) What are the indications that icebergs may be in close proximity ?
c) State the visibility of icebergs in different weather conditions.
9. a) What is an Air mass ? How are air masses classified ?
b) What will be the effect on weather when an air mass situated over North America moves
towards the Atlantic ocean in winters ?
10. a) What preparations and precautions will you take for navigating / operations in ice ?
b) What precautions and how will you use the radar in ice bound areas to your best advantage and
efficiency and how ice detection can be carried out effectively ?