| Reference number | RR/1bis/19 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Referee's report by James David Forbes, on a paper 'On the diurnal temperature of the Earth’s surface, and the discussion of a simple formula for ascertaining the same' by S M Drach |
| Date | 23 May 1842 |
| Description | Not recommended for publication in the 'Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society'. Has not has time to undertake a verification of the mathematics. Suggests omitting some of the tables. Finds some of the arguments faulty. Believes Baden Powell will be of the same opinion.
Subject: Physics
[Published in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London'] |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Letter on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | DOI: 10.1098/rspl.1837.0221 Vol.4 1843 |
| Related records in the catalogue | RR/1bis/18 |
| RR/1bis/20 |
| RR/1bis/21 |
| RR/1bis/22 |
| AP/26/3 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA6280 | Forbes; James David (1809 - 1868); natural philosopher | 1809 - 1868 |