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Dangerous quadrant?
Capt. Neal tells us that it is the addition of wind velocity to storm
progress to create higher winds that give a tropical revolving storms a dangerous quadrant. I suggest the term 'dangerous' arises from consideration of additional risks of being at _sea_ in that quadrant -hence there is also the area called the 'navigable semicircle'. The question is, is there anything execept wind velocity that poses a special risk for vessels at sea that make it so dangerous (beyond some moderate increase in wind velocity)? How about some things that are irrelevant for people on land? Why is one semicircle called 'navigable' anyway? Surely not to reflect the seafaring knowlege of yours truly? Cheers MC (the only true putz of 2003!?) |
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Dangerous quadrant?
The direction of the wind and waves in the "Dangerous Quadrant" is such that it pushes the
vessel into the path of the storm. -jeff "The_navigator©" wrote in message ... Capt. Neal tells us that it is the addition of wind velocity to storm progress to create higher winds that give a tropical revolving storms a dangerous quadrant. I suggest the term 'dangerous' arises from consideration of additional risks of being at _sea_ in that quadrant -hence there is also the area called the 'navigable semicircle'. The question is, is there anything execept wind velocity that poses a special risk for vessels at sea that make it so dangerous (beyond some moderate increase in wind velocity)? How about some things that are irrelevant for people on land? Why is one semicircle called 'navigable' anyway? Surely not to reflect the seafaring knowlege of yours truly? Cheers MC (the only true putz of 2003!?) |
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Dangerous quadrant?
What do you mean 'pushes'. Are you referring to whether a vessel can
run off to avoid? At least someone here is aware of waves! Cheers MC Jeff Morris wrote: The direction of the wind and waves in the "Dangerous Quadrant" is such that it pushes the vessel into the path of the storm. -jeff "The_navigator©" wrote in message ... Capt. Neal tells us that it is the addition of wind velocity to storm progress to create higher winds that give a tropical revolving storms a dangerous quadrant. I suggest the term 'dangerous' arises from consideration of additional risks of being at _sea_ in that quadrant -hence there is also the area called the 'navigable semicircle'. The question is, is there anything execept wind velocity that poses a special risk for vessels at sea that make it so dangerous (beyond some moderate increase in wind velocity)? How about some things that are irrelevant for people on land? Why is one semicircle called 'navigable' anyway? Surely not to reflect the seafaring knowlege of yours truly? Cheers MC (the only true putz of 2003!?) |
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Dangerous quadrant?
Whirlpools that suck ya down to Hades....
--=20 katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein |
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Dangerous quadrant?
If you run with the seas and wind on the stern, in the "Safe" or
"Navigable" semicircle, you will be running away from the path of the storm and should experience lesser winds and seas. In the case of the "dangerous" semicircle, if you run with the wind, you will be blown into the path of the storm.... about the only thing to do on this side is the heave too and or try to make whatever headway possible with the wind on the stbd bow, to work out from the storm and let it pass. The_navigator© wrote: Capt. Neal tells us that it is the addition of wind velocity to storm progress to create higher winds that give a tropical revolving storms a dangerous quadrant. I suggest the term 'dangerous' arises from consideration of additional risks of being at _sea_ in that quadrant -hence there is also the area called the 'navigable semicircle'. The question is, is there anything execept wind velocity that poses a special risk for vessels at sea that make it so dangerous (beyond some moderate increase in wind velocity)? How about some things that are irrelevant for people on land? Why is one semicircle called 'navigable' anyway? Surely not to reflect the seafaring knowlege of yours truly? Cheers MC (the only true putz of 2003!?) |
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