In this module, you will be introduced to forces and laws associated with the wind. It analyzes the Beaufort Scale of Wind force and Buys Ballot’s Law. It describes the formation of clouds, the different types of clouds as well as their compositions. Also, it explores the different types of precipitation and illustrates how they are formed.

This module describes visibility and outlines the reason for the reduction in visibility. It illustrates with diagrams the formation of fog, mist and haze. Also, it explores the different types of fog and explains fog, mist, haze as well as other meteorological conditions. This module highlights the weather services for shipping and weather information available to shipping.