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The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory :

(Number (ISBN

1940033829

(Number (ISBN

9781940033822

Erroneous ISBN

0933876890

Erroneous ISBN

9780933876897

Title Proper

The Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory :

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[Book]

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the first 100 years-- 1885-1985 /

First Statement of Responsibility

by John H. Conover.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Boston, Mass. :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

American Meteorological Society,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©1990.

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1 online resource (xi, 514 pages) :

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illustrations, portraits

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-507).

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Chapter 1.-Abbott Lawrence Rotch, Founder of the Blue Hill Observatory Chapter 2.-Through the Ages Chapter 3.-Conception and Construction of the Obsevatory Chapter 4.-Initial Detailed Observations: 1885-1886 Chapter 5 -- Cloud Studies: 1886-1894 Chapter 6.-Atmospheric Sounding by Kites and Other Experiments: 1894-1904 Chapter 7.-Balloonsondes: 1904-1913 Chapter 8.-Directorship under Alexander G. McAdie: 1913-1931 Chapter 9.-Charles Franklin Brooks becomes Director; the Observing Program is Restored and Mount Washington Reoccupied:1931-1934 Chapter 10.-50th Anniversary and the Radio Meteorograph Program: 1935-1941 Chapter 11.-The War Years and Rising Costs: 1942-1947 Chapter 12.-The Observatory and Government Contracts: 1948-1957 Chapter 13.-Selection of a New Director and the Interim Directorship: 1957-1958 Directorship under Richard M. Goody: 1958-1971 Chapter 15.-The Observatory and the Metropolitan District Commission: 1971-1985 Chapter 16 -- The Centennial Anniversary: 1985 Appendix A.-Climatic and Other Records of the Observatory Appendix B.-Historical Instruments of the Observatory Appendix C -- Bibliography Appendix D.-Chronology of Some Important and Interesting Events.

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This volume is an accont of early developments in meteorological research that brings to life the struggles of young pioneers--the trials and tribulations of developing new instruments, and the difficulty of sampling the atmosphere under challenging working conditions, to name just two. The book adds to the rich heritage of meteorological literature, documenting all the "firsts" achieved by this important weather observatory. An extensive bibliography of work by Observatroy personnel and source references to the Observatory's climatological data are provided. Heavily illustrated and richly detailed, this book will be of value to weather enthusiasts interested in the development of the science of meteorology, as well as to practicing meteorologists and weather historians wanting to study the growth of their scientific discipline.

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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.

Title

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory.

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory-- History.

Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory.

Meteorology-- Massachusetts-- History.

Meteorology.

Massachusetts.

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SCI042000

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Conover, John H.

Date of Transaction

20200823064036.0

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