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Fleming, James Rodger. "Meteorology in America, 1814-1874: Theoretical, Observational, and Institutional Horizons," Princeton University, January 1988. Advisor: Charles Gillispie (20, 11, 2)
This study examines the history of meteorology in America in the nineteenth century through the interrelations among the theorists, observers, and administrators who contributed to its growth. Driven by fundamental questions about climatic change, the nature of storms, and the geography of health and disease; aided by new technologies like the telegraph and new scientific institutions like the Smithsonian; and funded by government sources expecting practical results; the horizons of the science expanded rapidly and dramatically between 1814 and 1874. Centrally located administrators organized hundreds of widely dispersed volunteer and military observers into systematic projects which covered the nation. Theorists used these systems to “observe” weather systems over large areas and form representative images of the weather and climate on charts and maps.
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