Reference number | MA/338 |
Previous numbers | MA.338 |
Level | File |
Title | Meteorological observations of wind speed at Singapore, Asia by Charles Morgan Elliot FRS |
Creator | Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815-1852); British naval officer; diplomat; colonial administrator |
Date | 1841-1845 |
Description | Daily graphs or 'anenometer curves' showing hourly measurements of the wind speed and direction recorded at the Magnetical Observatory Singapore by Lieutenant C M [Charles Morgan] Elliot of the Madras Engineers FRS. Each day's readings comprise a chart on a single sides of A3 sized paper, the sheets are dated and signed by Elliot. Appears to be a complete daily set. Annotations on the reverse of select charts indicate the readings were taken with an anemometer. No indication is given of a unit of measurement. |
Extent | 4 boxes, small |
Physical description | Loose papers boxed. Graphs on A3 sheets, stored folded. |
Access status | Open |
Related material | MA/334 -337; MA/339 - 340; |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA2915 | Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815 - 1852) | 1815 - 1852 |