Record

RefNoMA/338/1
Previous numbersMA.338
LevelFile
TitleWind and rain curves recorded at Singapore Observatory, supervised by Charles Morgan Elliot
CreatorElliot; Charles Morgan (1815-1852); British army officer and engineer
Date1 January-31 December 1842
DescriptionDaily curves made by a self-recording anemometer at Singapore Observatory. Each sheet records three tracks from 12.00 noon to 12.00 noon on successive days. The central line records wind direction, while wind speed and possibly rainfall appear on the lines above and below, most likely recorded by an Osler anemometer.

Each sheet is dated, and signed with variations on 'C.M. Elliot Lt. Engineers'. Inscribed [p.730]: 'Anemometer Observations Singapore December 1842'.
Extent730p. [verso pages blank, with exceptions]
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
Dimensions330x402mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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