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NP284: Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 4, Meteorological Observation Stations, 4th Edition 2023
Admiralty List of Radio Signals The Admiralty List of Radio Signals series provides comprehensive information on all aspects of Maritime Radio Communications. The data is organised into six volumes, some divided into several parts for ease of handling. Each of the six volumes is presented in a user-friendly format with full colour photographs and diagrams.
The contents range from a complete listing of stations handling Maritime Public Correspondence to a full range of products and services essential for compliance with the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). The volumes also feature radio stations broadcasting weather services and forecasts and a detailed explanation of the complexities of Global Satellite Position Fixing Systems. ALRS publications are presented in a user-friendly format and are updated through Section VI of the weekly editions of Admiralty Notices to Mariners. New Editions are published annually containing all changes to information held.
NP281 (Parts 1 & 2) - Maritime Radio Stations
NP282 - Radio Aids to Navigation, Satellite Navigation Systems, Differential GPS (DGPS) Legal Time, Radio Time Signals and Electronic Position Fixing Systems
NP 283 (Parts 1 & 2) - Maritime Safety Information Services
NP 284 - Meteorological Observation Stations
NP 285 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
NP 286 (Parts 1 - 7) - Pilot Services, Vessel Traffic Services and Port Operations
| CONTENTS | |
| Acknowledgement | ii |
| Directions for updating this volume | ii |
| Annual Notices to Mariners | ii |
| Contents | iii |
| Preface | iv |
| Purpose of Admiralty Radio Signals | iv |
| How to report new or suspected dangers to navigation or changes observed in aids to navigation | iv |
| Feedback | iv |
| UKHO contact details | v |
| How to obtain Admiralty Charts and Publications | v |
| Related Admiralty Publications and their contents | vi |
| General information | vii |
| Meteorological Observation Stations: Introduction & Abbreviations | 1 |
| Allocation of Station Numbers | 2 |
| Index of Geographical Sections | 4 |
| Diagram of Meteorological Observation Stations Block Numbers | 5 |
| Diagram of World Meteorological Organization Regions with Block Numbers | 6 |
| Meteorological Observation Stations | 7 |
