Marvin type kite meteorograph, by Schneider Brothers, USA, 1898

Marvin type kite meteorograph

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Marvin type kite meteorograph
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Marvin type kite meteorograph, by Schneider Brothers Instrument Company, Jersey City, United States, 1898

In order to investigate the upper air, scientists devised small lightweight instruments which they flew below kites or balloons. This example designed by C Marvin of New Jersey for use with a kite, measured temperature, humidity, air pressure and wind velocity. General view of pens and recording chart. Made by the Schneider Brothers Instrument Company of New Jersey, USA.

Details

Category:
Meteorology
Object Number:
1922-7
Materials:
paper (fibre product), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), plastic (unidentified), mica, complete, aluminium and steel
Measurements:
overall: 280 mm x 235 mm x 120 mm, 1.15kg
type:
meteorograph
credit:
Meteorological Office