Phase I Met QP Updated September 2022

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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)

PAPER: METEOROLOGY
TIME: 2 Hours PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100
Notes:
1. Question No.1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 Questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each.
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992).
Q.1 Tide calculations for Standard Port and Secondary Port (including shorter method of harmonic method)
Q.2 Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS)
Q.3 Climatology/ Frontal / Non Frontal depressions
Q.4 Ice/ Atmosphere
Q.5 Ocean Currents/ Waves
Q.6 Weather Forecasting/ Weather Routeing
Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.
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15 September 2022

PAPER: METEOROLOGY
TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

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1. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
2. Attempt any FOUR questions from the remaining 5 questions.
Q.1 Find the Height of tide @ Bhavnagar (# 4346) on

05th February 1992 and 1200 hours by SHM.
Q.2 (a) Explain condition associated with formation of a Tropical Revolving

Storm.
(b) Sketch and describe isobars and wind circulation in a depression.
Q.3 (a) Describe the characteristics and location of Trade Winds.

(b) Describe the causes of Global Warming and its effect on changes in
weather pattern.
Q.4 (a) Explain the formation of sea ice.

(b) State the limitations of radar as a means of detecting ice.
Q.5 (a) List the information given in Shipping Forecast issued for coastal areas.
(b) Explain the cause of Gradient Current.
Q.6 a) Define:
(i) Significant Wave height and
(ii) Fetch.
b) Explain the factors to be taken into consideration in ship’s weather
routeing.
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02 AUGUST 2022

PAPER: METEOROLOGY

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Q.1 Find the ht. of tide at 1930 hrs for Boom (ATT Vol.I #1539 c) on 5th Feb 1992.
Q.2 Describe in detail (with the help of a neat sketch) the conditions and values
of lapse rates, which lead to stability / instability of atmosphere.
Q.3 a) List the area and seasons in which sea fog is to be expected.
Explain how the occurrence of sea fog can be predicated on board ship.
b) Describe the effect of wind blowing over a long coastline and
how this influences the currents in the South Pacific Ocean.
Q.4 Write short notes on following:

a) Depletion of ozone layer and its impact on environment.
b) Frontolysis and its significance to the mariner.
Q.5 i) Explain:
(a) Trough (b) Crest (c) Wave Length (d) Wave height
ii) Explain briefly:

(a) Drift current (b) Upwelling current (c) Gradient current
Q.6 Describe various types of Weather Facsimile Charts / weather related

information available to the mariner.
How are these charts used for Weather Routeing purpose?
What do you understand by Vessel’s performance curves and their use?
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13 JULY 2022

PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1 Find out the earliest time on AM 25th March 1992,

so that a ship of maximum draft 6.5m can sail out, keeping an UKC of 1.5m,
whilst passing over shoal (depth marked 4.2m on chart) at West Port (#2905)
Q.2 Describe the following in respect of Tropical Revolving Storms (TRS):
a) Why ITCZ cannot be termed as an Equatorial Front or Inter-tropical front
b) What is the reason for fewer occurrences of TRS formation in South

Atlantic and eastern part of South Pacific.
c) What are the conditions necessary for formation of TRS?

If the position of your ship is in the dangerous semi-circle of a TRS what
action would you take to keep your vessel safe.
Q.3 Write short notes (any five):
i) COL
ii) Semi diurnal variation of atmospheric pressure
iii) Advection Fog
iv) Thunderstorm
v) Fohn Wind effect
vi) Families of Depression
Q.4 a) Types and formation of floating ice encountered in sea.
b) Write a short note on International Ice Patrol.
c) Discuss with suitable scratches sketches the normal seasons and

probable tracks of North Atlantic Ice Bergs.
Q.5 a) What are the causes of Ocean Currents.
b) Describe the current circulation through the Strait of Gibraltar.
c) Describe the current circulation in Bay of Bengal during SW monsoon and

NE monsoon.
d) Eastern shores of large Ocean are prone to which currents?

Give some examples.
Q.6 a) Describe briefly the importance of weather routeing discussing the factors
that are taken into consideration for weather routeing.
b) What are the limitation of weather routeing.
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07 JUNE 2022
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (MANAGEMENT LEVEL)

PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1 Find the height of tide at 0000 hours. GMT on 20th February, 1992 at
Port Adelaide (ATT Vol.III, # 6160) by Simple Harmonic Constant method.
Q.2 Explain the following terms:

a) Explain the formation of sea ice, icebergs in higher latitudes in Northern
waters?
b) Write notes on “Pack Ice” and “Fast ice”.
Q.3 a) Explain reasons of current.

b) Identify any two major ocean currents and write short notes on them.
Q.4 a) Explain the conditions associated with the formation of TRS and factors
affecting movement of TRS.
b) What are the warning signs of approaching TRS.
Q.5 Write notes on the following:

a) Coriolis Force.
b) ITCZ.
c) Pressure Gradient.
Q.6 a) List different types of FOG.

b) Explain why there is persistent fog off the Grand banks of Newfoundland.
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10 MAY 2022
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (MANAGEMENT LEVEL)

PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1 Find the height of tide at Bhavnagar, at 1200 hour on 11th January by simple
harmonic method.
Q.2 What factors contribute in formation of a TRS ?

Describe the avoiding action in northern hemisphere for a ship in
(i) In Dangerous semi-circle.
(ii) Navigable semi-circle.
Q.3 Explain the term “air mass” and “front”.

With suitable sketches, explain the life cycle of a frontal depression.
Q.4 a) Explain sequence of formation of sea ice.

b) State preparations to be done prior to vessel undertaking navigation
through ice.
Q.5 a) Describe how currents are caused.

b) Describe the currents of South Atlantic Ocean.
Q.6 Write notes on:

i) Geostrophic wind.
ii) Gradient wind.
iii) Katabatic wind.
iv) Sea Breeze.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 11th March-2022
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992)
Q.1) Find the height of tide for Coconut Island (# 5807) at 2030 Hours on 26th February, using
shorter method of S.H.
Q.2) Describe the following in respect of Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS):

a) List the areas of the world where TRS occurs frequently, together with local names of the
storms. Mention against each areas the period of the year when TRS generally develop.
b) Structure of a Tropical Revolving Storm with appropriate diagram.
c) Which is dangerous semicircle for navigation with reference to a Tropical Revolving Storm?
Explain your answer with sketches for both the hemisphere.
d) If the position of your ship is in the dangerous semicircle of a TRS what action you would
take to keep your vessel safe.
Q.3) Write short notes on: (Any Four)

(a) Cyclostropic Wind (b) International Ice Patrol (c) Occlusion
(d) Frontal Fog and Steam Fog (e) Frontolysis (f) Weather Routing
Q.4) a) What is an iceberg and how it forms?

b) What report you will file on encountering ice at Sea.
Q.5) a) Briefly explain Gradient Current and Up-welling current. Give suitable examples.
b) What are the current a ship will face in its journey from Liverpool to Cape Town?
c) Describe the current prevailing in Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. Give necessary
sketches.
Q.6) a) What is an adiabetic process? Discuss Stability of atmosphere in detail giving suitable
sketch.
b) Explain the following:
i) Refraction of Sea Waves.
ii) The method of Shipboard weather routing with suitable diagram.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th January-2022
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the height of tide for MASQAT (ATT-2) at 0600 hrs on 10th April 1992 using Simplified
harmonic constant method.
Q.2) What is TRS? With suitable sketch describe its structure, formation, development and
decay. Explain the actions to be taken to avoid the storm center and its vicinity in NH.
Q.3) a) What is an air mass? How are air masses classified?

b) What will be the effect on weather when an air mass situation over North America moves
towards the Atlantic Ocean in summer and winter.
Q.4) Explain the formation of sea ice. Also describe the factors on which the movement of sea
ice is dependent upon.
Q.5) Explain main causes of ocean currents. Give example of two warm ocean currents and two
cold currents and causes of these currents.
Q.6) Describe optimum routeing. How would you achieve the objective of weather routeing in
optimum routeing?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 12th November-2021
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Calculate by Simple Harmonic short method, the height of tide at port Adeliade (Outer
Harbour) on 20th February 1992 at 0930 hrs. LT.
Q.2) a) State the various factors favorable for the formation of TRS.
b) Draw the isobaric pattern of a well-developed TRS.
c) Define Dangerous Semi-circle and Navigable Semi-circle in the Northern and Southern
Hemisphere. Why are they so called?
Q.3) Write short notes on:

a) Synoptic Charts
b) Prognosis Charts
c) Wave Charts
Q.4) a) Give a graphical representation of how atmospheric temperature varies with height in
different layers of atmosphere.
b) With the help of a sketch, explain “General distribution of surface temperature and
atmospheric pressure” on Earth’s surface.

a) Geostrophic Wind b) Coriolis Force
c) Ocean current due to upwelling d) Significant wave height
Q.6) What is Ship Weather Routeing? Write its objectives. Also write the process of carrying
out Weather Routeing.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th Sept-2021
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the height of tide at sultanpur (No. 4344 ATT-2) at 0900 hours local time on 19th
April 1992 by simple harmonic constant method.
Q.2) With respect to Tropical Resolving Storm (TRS) explain the following:
a) Why do TRS usually form on the Western extremities of the ocean?
b) What are the reasons for naming of dangerous quadrant?
Q.3) a) Define family of depressions.

b) Describe characteristics and weather associated with Cumulonimbus clouds.
Q.4) a) Describe the factors which may give rise to ice accretion on ships.
b) Explain adiabatic processes in atmosphere.
Q.5) a) Explain with a suitable example upwelling current and its effect on weather.
b) List the information given in Wave Charts.
Q.6) a) Describe Ship’s Performance Curves and their use in ship’s weather routeing.
b) List the information given in Synoptic Weather Chart.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th July-2021
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Determine the height of tide at Bombay (ATT II - 4359) at 1200 hrs. IST on 15th January
1992 using shorter method of SHM of tidal prediction.
Q.2) a) With respect to as TRS explain:

i) Track ii) Path iii) Trough iv) Vertex
v) Dangerous Semi Circle vi) Dangerous Quadrant
b) Action to be taken when the approach of TRS is confirmed.
Q.3) a) List the area and seasons in which sea fog is to be expected. Explain how the
occurrence of sea fog can be predicted on board ship.
b) Describe the effect of wind blowing over a long coastline and how this influences the
currents in the South Pacific Ocean.
Q.4) Describe in detail (with the help of a neat sketch) the conditions and values of lapse rates,
which lead to stability / instability of atmosphere.
Q.5) Explain methods of estimating wave heights and wave periods. What is significant height
and maximum Height? Explain the shallow water effects on a wave when it is approaching a
coast line.
Q.6) Describe optimum routing and explain the methods used on board ship for weather
routing.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th March-2021
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the height of tide at Cape town harbor on 6th March 1992 at 0830 Lt by Harmonic
constant method?
Q.2) a) State the names of TRS in various oceans.

b) What are the conditions favorable for formation of TRS?
c) Why does the speed of TRS increase after recurving?
d) Describe EYE avoiding action with sketches in a TRS in NH.
Q.3) a) State the causes of Southwest Monsoon in the Arabian Sea. What effect does it have
on the general surface current circulation in the Arabian Sea?
b) Describe the effect that the rotation of earth has on ocean currents. Why is the direction of
the surface current in any particular area parallel to the isobars there?
Q.4) What is Ship Weather Routeing? Write its objectives. Also write the process of carrying
out this Weather Routeing.
Q.5) What is atmosphere? Write its constituents and structure.

Atmosphere remains in contact with the earth’s surface – explain how.
Q.6) a) What is ice accretion? What are the conditions when this can occur on board?
b) What are the duties of Master when such conditions are encountered at sea?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 15th December-2020
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) A vessel is scheduled to pass under high tension cables in OOSTENDE (ATT 1No. 1564) at
1230 hrs and on 20th Feb 1992. The charted depth under the cables is 6.20m and their height
above MHWS is shown as 20.40m.
The vessel’s draft is expected to be 8.5m even keel and the highest point of the ship is 28.5 cm
above the keel. Determine her UKC and overhead clearance.
Q.2) a) Explain the conditions associated with formation of TRS and factors affecting
movement of TRS?
b) You are bound from Amsterdam to the West Indies and you receive weather bulletin and
visual warning of hurricane moving N.E., and that its center will pass over or near your
position. State what action you would take, giving your reasons.
Q.3) a) Explain why ITCZ cannot be termed as an Equatorial front or an Inter-tropical front.
b) “Frontal Depressions are encountered in a row”. Justify your answer with the help of
suitable sketches.
Q.4) a) Explain the three mechanisms of ice accretion on board a ship.

b) How do icebergs of the northern hemisphere form and decay?
Q.5) a) Briefly explain ‘gradient current’ and ‘up-welling current’?

b) Give a brief description of the currents in the Arabian Sea for January and July. Explain the
reasons for the difference during these months?
Q.6) a) Describe the weather routeing services available to shipping?

b) List out various information given in weather fax charts and wave charts?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 16th October-2020
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the Height of Tide at 1330 hrs. on 4th Feb 1992 at DERBY (No. 6278, ATT - III) by
Simple Harmonic Method.
Q.2) a) With respect to a TRS explain:

i) Track
ii) Path
iii) Trough
iv) Vertex
v) Dangerous semi-circle
vi) Dangerous quadrant
b) Action to be taken when the approach of TRS is confirmed.

i) Synoptic Charts
ii) Prognosis Charts
iii) Wave Charts
Q.4) a) Explain: i) Save Chart ii) MAFOR Chart iii) Significant wave height
b) Explain wind rose chart.
Q.5) Write short notes on the following:

i) Isobars
ii) Vector mean current
iii) Global warming
iv) Corona
Q.6) Describe optimum routing and explain the methods used on board ship for weather
routing.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th January-2020
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the Height of Tide and Cape Town Harbour on 06th March 1992 on 083 hrs. LT by
SHM.
Q.2) Describe with neat sketch typical path of a tropical revolving storm. Explain the action to
be taken if vessel is in dangerous semi-circle in Northern Hemisphere.
Q.3) a) Describe the formation of ‘non-frontal’ depression.

b) Write notes on: i) Geotropic Wind and ii) Cyclostrophic wind.
Q.4) Explain how sea ice is formed. How is sea ice different from icebergs?
Q.5) What are the various type of ocean currents and how they are found?
Q.6) a) Discuss the process of weather routing of ships.

b) Describe in stages formation of a frontal depression.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd Oct-2019
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the times and heights of high and low waters at Boom (#1539c) on 24th February
1992. From the above data, find the height of tide at 1800 hour local time.
Q.2) a) Describe with a neat sketch typical path of a T.R.S. in southern hemisphere. Why does
a TRS not always follow such a track?
b) State the regulation given in SOLAS regarding reporting a TRS & list the information which
must be included in such a report.
Q.3) a) Describe the characteristics and weather associated with various types of clouds?
b) Briefly describe the cause and effects of Global warming?
Q.4) a) Write short notes on Diurnal variation of temperature and atmospheric pressure.
b) Describe the factors which may give rise to ice accretion and methods of reducing ice
accretion.
Q.5) a) Explain with help of a suitable diagram the sequential formation of sea ice.
b) Describe the cause of formation of Kuroshio Current in North Pacific Ocean.
Q.6) a) What are the advantages of ship’s weather routeing?

b) Enumerate the factors to be taken into consideration for ships weather routing.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Using the harmonic constant method find the height of tide at 0430 hrs on 2 nd Jan 1992 at VLISSINGEN
(FLUSHING)?
Q.2) What are the objectives of Ship Weather Routeing? Describe the method of the shipboard weather
routeing taking an appropriate example.

(a) Buys Ballot’s Law (b) Absolute instability of Air (c) International Ice Petrol
Q.4) What are surface analysis and prognosis charts? By using these charts how will you carry out the
following: (a) Determination of Surface Winds, (b) Forecasting of Sea Fog
Q.5) (a) Describe the structure of a TRS with a neat sketch. What type of weather in associated with ‘EYE’ and
‘EYE WALL’ of a TRS.
(b) Describe the practical rules for avoiding eye of a TRS in the southern Hemisphere. Support your answer
with neat sketches.
Q.6) Describe the surface current circulation in the North Atlantic Ocean along with the causes of formation
for these currents.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 3rd April-2019
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the height of tide at 1330h on 14/2/92 at Sunday ls.
Q.2) a) What is Tropical Revolving Storm? Ideal conditions for the formation of TRS.
b) Explain well developed TRS structure with diagrams.

a) Geostrophic Winds
b) Absolute Instability of Air
c) Refraction of Sea Waves
d) Warm & Cold Front
Q.4) Describe the life span of Active region Icebergs. Describe the function of international Ice Patrol.
Q.5) (i) Explain (a) Trough (b) Crest (c) Wave Length (d) Wave Height
(ii) Explain briefly (a) Drift Current (b) Upwelling Current (c) Gradient Current
Q.6) Describe various types of Weather Facsimile Charts / Weather related information available to the
mariner. How are these charts used for Weather Routeing purpose? What do you understand by Vessels
performance curves and their use?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th Jan-2019
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the height of tide at Bhavnagar (#4346) on 9th Feb 1992 at 1200 hrs by Simplified Harmonic Constant
Method.
Q.2) a) Explain warning signs of an approaching TRS.

b) Avoiding action for TRS in Northern Hemisphere with diagram.
Q.3) a) Write suitable sketch, describe the formation of frontal depression.

b) Explain:
i) Frontogenesis
ii) Frontolysis
iii) Occlusion
Q.4) a) Explain with block diagram the various stages in the development of sea ice.
b) Describe the movement and decay of icebergs in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Q.5) Write short notes on any three of the following:

a) Significant wave light
b) Anticyclone
c) Eckman spiral
d) Cold front
Q.6) a) List various weather routing services available to shipping.

b) Construct a ship’s performance curve and how it is used in weather routing.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 4th Oct-2018
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (ATT 1992) .
Q.1) Find the height of tide at 1000 hrs for at Capetown (ATT Vol.2 # 3782) on 12th Jan 1992 at 0600 hrs L.T.
Q.2) a) List the areas where tropical storms frequently occur and their approximate yearly frequency together with
local names. Which are the regions in the world free of tropical storms and why?
b) Explain your actions in avoiding a TRS in Northern Hemisphere when it is near the point of re-curvature with the
help of safety sector method.
Q.3) a) Make plan and cross sectional sketches of a typical frontal depression in the Southern hemisphere, showing
the probable path, fronts, isobars with pressures, wind directions & forces and clouds.
b) Describe in detail the probable sequence of weather that would be experienced during the passage of the warm
front by an observer to the north of this depression.
Q.4) a) How does ice accretion occur on board a ship?

b) What is an International Ice Patrol (IIP)? What all details are promulgated in the ice report?
Q.5) In respect of prevailing weather explain ship performance curves? What is an air mass? Give the nomenclature
of air masses? How are these modified?
Q.6) Write short notes on any three from the following:

i. Sketch and explain atmospheric pressure distribution of the globe?
ii. Gradient wind.
iii. Ridge and trough isobaric pattern
iv. What all aspects will you consider for ventilating a cargo hold carrying dry hygroscopic cargo while proceeding
from area of low temperature to areas of high temperatures?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Find the height of tide at Sultanpur (No. 4344 ATT-2) at 0800 hrs LT on 19th April 1992?
Q.2) a) Explain the factors associated with decay of TRS?

b) While heading N.E. in the North Atlantic (Latitude 10O N) at 10 knots, you receive information that a tropical
storms in the vicinity is travelling at 15 knots, wind variable moderate SW’ly swell. What action would you take?
Q.3) Write short notes on following:

a) Sea surface temperature in South Atlantic.
b) Occluded front and its significance to the mariner.
Q.4) Explain the occurrence of warm anticyclones. State the season and locations in which they usually exist and
describe the weather associated with them.
Q.5) a) What are the primary causes of ocean surface currents?

b) Explain up-welling current with two examples
Q.6) a) Describe the optimum routeing. How would you achieve the objectives of weather routeing in optimum
routeing?
b) What is the different weather information available from the charts received by a facsimile receiver?
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th April-2018

PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
Q.1) Calculate the height of tide at 1400 hrs LT on 5th Jan 1992 at port of Deal (#98).
Q.2) a) State the conditions favourable for the formation of a Tropical Revolving Storm.
b) Explain with a suitable sketch the movement of a tropical revolving storm in the Northern Hemisphere.
Q.3) a) Make plan and cross sectional sketches of a typical frontal depression in the Northern hemisphere,
showing the probable path, fronts, isobars with pressures, wind directions & forces and clouds.
b) Describe in detail the probable sequence of weather that would be experienced during the passage of the
cold front by an observer to the south of this depression.
Q.4) a) Explain stability of the atmosphere.

b) Write short note on International Ice Patrol.
Q.5) Define adiabatic changes & environmental lapse rate. Describe how lapse rate and condensation level
determine the formation of different types of clouds.
Q.6) a) Explain the sequence of weather when a cold front passes over an observer in the Northern
Hemisphere.
b) Explain the information contained on a Surface Analysis Chart.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th April-2017
PAPER: METEOROLOGY

Notes:
1. Question No.1 is compulsory.
3. All questions carry equal marks i.e. 20 marks each
4. Use Admiralty Tide Tables 1992 Edition (Att 1992)
Q.1 Find the height of tide for MASQAT (ATT-2) at 0600 hrs on 10th April 1992 using Simple
Harmonic Method (Shorter Method).
Q.2 With respect to Tropical Revolving Storm describes the following:-

a) Condition necessary for the formation of a TRS.
b) Warning signs of an approaching TRS.
c) Avoiding action to be taken if you are in the vicinity of a TRS.
Q.3 What are Frontogenesis and Frontolysis?

Illustrate with sketch the life cycle of a frontal Depression.
Q.4 (a) Describe various methods/ sources of information inputs for making of analytical
weather for synoptic hour.
(b) Describe conditions that may give rise to instability of atmosphere.
Q.5 Describe the Ice bergs of Arctic region and usual path they take. Explain signs of
approaching Ice bergs and actions will you take on seeing these signs.
Q.6 State the objectives of weather routeing. Explain how you will carry out weather roueting
onboard your vessel.
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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE – I)

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)

Q.2 Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS)

Q.3 Climatology/ Frontal / Non Frontal depressions

Q.4 Ice/ Atmosphere

Q.5 Ocean Currents/ Waves

Q.6 Weather Forecasting/ Weather Routeing

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Q.1 Find the Height of tide @ Bhavnagar (# 4346) on

Q.2 (a) Explain condition associated with formation of a Tropical Revolving

Q.3 (a) Describe the characteristics and location of Trade Winds.

Q.4 (a) Explain the formation of sea ice.

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Q.4 Write short notes on following:

ii) Explain briefly:

Q.6 Describe various types of Weather Facsimile Charts / weather related

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (Management Level)

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Q.1 Find out the earliest time on AM 25th March 1992,

Q.2 Describe the following in respect of Tropical Revolving Storms (TRS):

a) Why ITCZ cannot be termed as an Equatorial Front or Inter-tropical front

b) What is the reason for fewer occurrences of TRS formation in South

c) What are the conditions necessary for formation of TRS?

Q.3 Write short notes (any five):

b) Write a short note on International Ice Patrol.

c) Discuss with suitable scratches sketches the normal seasons and

Q.5 a) What are the causes of Ocean Currents.

b) Describe the current circulation through the Strait of Gibraltar.

c) Describe the current circulation in Bay of Bengal during SW monsoon and

d) Eastern shores of large Ocean are prone to which currents?

b) What are the limitation of weather routeing.

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION (MANAGEMENT LEVEL)

TIME: 2 HOURS PASS MARKS: 50 MAX. MARKS: 100

Q.2 Explain the following terms:

Q.3 a) Explain reasons of current.

Q.5 Write notes on the following:

Q.6 a) List different types of FOG.

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Q.2 What factors contribute in formation of a TRS ?

Q.3 Explain the term “air mass” and “front”.

Q.4 a) Explain sequence of formation of sea ice.

Q.5 a) Describe how currents are caused.

Q.6 Write notes on:

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Q.2) Describe the following in respect of Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS):

Q.3) Write short notes on: (Any Four)

Q.4) a) What is an iceberg and how it forms?

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Q.3) a) What is an air mass? How are air masses classified?

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Q.3) Write short notes on:

Q.5) Write short notes on:

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Q.3) a) Define family of depressions.

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