Severe Weather Guide Mediterranean Ports 29. Palermo

Abstract

This handbook for the port of Palermo, one in a series of severe weather guides for Mediterranean ports, provides decision-making guidance for ship captains whose vessels are threatened by actual or forecast strong winds, high seas, restricted visibility or thunderstorms in the port vicinity. Causes and effects of such hazardous conditions are thunderstorms in the port vicinity. Causes and effects of such hazardous conditions are discussed. Precautionary or evasive actions are suggested for various vessel situations. The handbook is organized in four sections for ready reference: general guidance on handbook content and use; a quick-look captain's summary; a more detailed review of general information on environmental conditions; and an appendix that provides oceanographic information. Keywords: Ports facilities; Italy; Storm haven; Mediterranean sea; Marine meteorology; Oceanography.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA211080

Entities

People

  • Richard D. Gilmore
  • Ronald E. Englebretson

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boats
  • Central Europe
  • Classification
  • Handbooks
  • High Pressure
  • High Temperature
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Meteorology
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Research Facilities
  • Security
  • Terrain
  • Transport Ships
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security