Weather Info

DATE: May 25, 2006

As we head further south to Chile expect weather conditions to remain about the same.  Expect winds from the Southeast at 10-12 kts, with SW seas 6-9 feet, and visibility 4-5 miles.  The visible satellite image continues to show significant cloud cover in our area, which continues down to Valparaiso.  A low pressure and associated cold front has been observed in the Valparaiso area, and may bring some light showers over the next 36 hours.
Mets. Feinman, Chong

The mirror like state of the sea, as observed from the ship, is a good visual indicator for determining wind speed (or force).  The Beaufort Scale is used to judge wind speed solely by observing the state of the sea.  The handbook that is used to assist the weather observer contains 13 pictures of the sea state ranging from Beaufort "0"  (0 kts.) all the way to "13" (64 kts. and above). Referring to the handbook, a fairly accurate measure of the winds true speed can be obtained. Above, Force 1 (about 3 kts).

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