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Tides of Technology: The Evolving Science of the Sea

Capt. Rajendran Palanivelu Master Mariner & Associate Professor
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6 × 9 inBook Size
Author
Capt. Rajendran Palanivelu
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Inktide Publisher
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English
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ISBN-13
978-93-56780-31-2
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Nautical Science & Ocean Technology
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6 × 9 in
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The Evolving Science of the Sea

Written by Master Mariner and Associate Professor Capt. Rajendran Palanivelu, Tides of Technology provides an in-depth look into the intersection of modern marine science and seafaring. It explores the rapid technological advancements transforming the maritime industry, focusing heavily on how deck officers and navigators utilize cutting-edge digital tools, electronic instrumentation, and scientific data to safely pilot vessels and study the ocean environment.

Captain's Insights

Navigating the Future

Author Expertise

Capt. Rajendran Palanivelu draws upon decades of experience commanding merchant and offshore vessels, alongside his extensive academic tenure teaching nautical science.

Technological Focus

The book highlights the shift from traditional celestial navigation to modern marvels like ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems), satellite communication, and automated tracking.

Marine Science Integration

It bridges the gap between commercial shipping and oceanography, detailing how massive vessels act as floating laboratories to collect environmental and meteorological data.

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From Celestial to Electronic Navigation
ECDIS
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Satellite Communication & Automated Tracking
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Vessels as Floating Laboratories
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Capt. Rajendran Palanivelu

Capt. Rajendran PalaniveluMaster Mariner & Associate Professor

Capt. Rajendran Palanivelu is a Master Mariner and Associate Professor who brings together decades of experience commanding merchant and offshore vessels with an extensive academic tenure teaching nautical science.

That dual perspective — years spent on the bridge alongside years spent in the classroom — shapes Tides of Technology: a book written for deck officers and navigators who rely on cutting-edge digital tools, electronic instrumentation, and scientific data to safely pilot vessels and study the ocean environment.

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