Cornell's Ocean Atlas, 3rd Ed.
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Jimmy Cornell, a seasoned sailor and bestselling author, has collaborated with his son, Ivan, to produce the third edition of Cornells’ Ocean Atlas, designed for navigators planning offshore voyages.
Since the mid-19th century, pilot charts have been indispensable tools for passage planning. Despite advancements in electronics and navigation aids, prudent navigators still rely on pilot charts for valuable insights into weather conditions, tropical storm seasons, critical areas, and prevailing winds and currents.
In the 12 years since the first edition, global warming has markedly intensified its effects on weather patterns worldwide. This fully revised and updated edition focuses on changes impacting offshore voyages. Key developments include:
A decline in the regularity and reliability of trade winds, as observed along frequently traveled ocean routes.
Increased intensity and extended durations of tropical cyclones, as well as expanded areas of impact. These changes have significant implications for voyage planning and safety.
The atlas provides a comprehensive perspective on current conditions in regions affected by tropical cyclones. The pilot charts included in this edition are informed by data collected over the past 25 years from meteorological satellites, buoys, and other sources. The detailed windroses—each based on 218,000 data samples—offer precise information on prevailing weather patterns across the world’s oceans.
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