Color Analysis Advances Studies of Ocean Currents by Jordanna Sheermohamed of Weather Forecast Solutions The origin of the word salt comes from salarium, Latin for salary, which refers to the amount of compensation a Roman soldier would receive in order to purchase the life-essential mineral. While we use salt to flavor foods, produce paper and keep livestock healthy, it […]
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Mirages: The Ultimate Seeing is Believing Rule Breaker Sea Science: by Jordanna Sheermohamed Seeing is believing, and a human’s ability to observe with our eyes often dictate what we accept as truth. There are times when observations can deceive the mind, playing on the eye’s limited abilities. Optical illusions, such as mirages, have been woven […]
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Treacherous, frozen latitudes becoming hot destinations by Jordanna Sheermohamed [Weather Forecast Solutions] Once upon a time, the ideal yachting expedition would involve calm seas, warm breezes and smooth sailing. The yachting season would follow the global circuit of chasing the sun and festivals, with promises of balmy nights and sun-soaked days. Now, however, extreme destinations […]
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Roll Clouds: The Most Unusual Cloud in the Skies by Jordanna Sheermohamed Turning towards the sky, one can’t help but become mesmerized by beauty and movement of the different clouds that flow across the atmosphere. One of the most peculiar looking clouds, arcus clouds, are horizontal elongated tube-like clouds that can occur all over […]
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Weather Lore Jibes with Modern Science by Jordanna Sheermohamed of Weather Forecast Solutions Before the invention and integration of high-tech weather instruments such as satellites, radar, and computer models, individuals often used environmental observations to determine impending weather. At a recent lunch with retired Captain Terry Pope, the topic of historical seafaring methods of weather […]
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