Record

Reference numberMA/338
Previous numbersMA.338
LevelFile
TitleMeteorological observations of wind speed at Singapore, Asia by Charles Morgan Elliot FRS
CreatorElliot; Charles Morgan (1815-1852); British naval officer; diplomat; colonial administrator
Date1841-1845
DescriptionDaily 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.
Extent4 boxes, small
Physical descriptionLoose papers boxed. Graphs on A3 sheets, stored folded.
Access statusOpen
Related materialMA/334 -337; MA/339 - 340;
Fellows associated with this archive
CodeNameDates
NA2915Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815 - 1852)1815 - 1852
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