1000 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01133.jpg) |
Kite reel in use at Weather Bureau Aerological Stations. In: Monthly Weather Review, April 1919, p. 206. |
1919 Circa |
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Front view of Marvin kite meteorograph in use at Weather Bureau Aerological Stations. In: Monthly Weather Review, April 1919, p. 206. |
1919 Circa |
1002 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01135.jpg) |
Kite and balloon theodolite in use at Weather Bureau, Military and Naval Aerological Stations. In: Monthly Weather Review, April 1919, p. 206. |
1919 Circa |
1003 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01136.jpg) |
Preparing to launch America's first "ballon-sonde." Since this first launch, literally millions of weather balloons have been launched by the National Weather Service and its predecessor organization. In: "The Principles of Aerography" by Alexander McAdie, 1917. Page 12. |
St. Louis, Missouri 1904 September 15 |
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Launching a "ballon-sonde", probably at St. Louis. The French were the first to use small balloons filled with hydrogen to carry meteorological instruments aloft. In: "The Principles of Aerography" by Alexander McAdie, 1917. Page 13. |
1905 Circa |
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Filling the balloon of a "ballon-sonde" prior to launch. The French were the first to use small balloons filled with hydrogen to carry meteorological instruments aloft. In: "The Principles of Aerography" by Alexander McAdie, 1917. Page 14. |
St. Louis, Missouri 1905 Circa |
1006 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01139.jpg) |
Revolving kite and balloon shed at Mount Weather Observatory. In: "Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture. 1906." 1907, p. 122. |
Mount Weather, Virginia 1906 |
1007 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01140.jpg) |
The Siegsfeld kite balloon at Mount Weather Observatory. In: "Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture. 1906." 1907, p. 122. |
Mount Weather, Virginia 1906 |
1008 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01141.jpg) |
Hargrave-Martin box kites as used at Mount Weather Observatory. In: "Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture. 1906." 1907, p. 122. |
Mount Weather, Virginia 1906 |
1009 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01142.jpg) |
Alfred Lorenz with a theodolite for tracking weather balloons. |
North Platte, Nebraska 1930 December |
1010 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01143.jpg) |
Kite being prepared for launching with kite-reel house in the background. Image obtained from an old glass lantern slide. |
1910 Circa |
1011 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01150.jpg) |
Navy bi-plane with meteorograph on starboard wing strut Taking meteorological measurements for pressure, temperature, and humidity Manned flights were inefficient for routine observations as cost high Manned flights grounded during poor weather, thus radiosonde balloons replaced However, such flights paved the way for aircraft weather research projects |
Washington, D.C. December 13, 1934 |
1012 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01151.jpg) |
Microwave antenna deployed from back end of C-130 aircraft Measuring surface wind speeds and wave height - First deep-ocean wave measurement in a hurricane - 40 foot waves measured Testing in Pacific Hurricane Ava, a vigorous130-knot storm This was the first penetration of a Pacific hurricane by a NOAA aircraft |
300 miles SW of Acapulco, Mexico June 6, 1973 |
1013 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01152.jpg) |
Cargo door of C-130 open while Robert Berles adjusts down-pointing laser Laser measuring wave height directly below NOAA C-130 aircraft Measurements taken during a winter storm experiment in North Atlantic |
Winter 1975 |
1014 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01153.jpg) |
Weather Bureau DC-6 personnel during Project Storm Fury Storm Fury was a hurricane cloud seeding experiment |
Miami, Florida 1966 |
1015 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01154.jpg) |
Attaching a meteorograph to the strut of a bi-plane |
Ca. 1930 |
1016 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01155.jpg) |
Friez type aerometeorograph, the instrument carried on Weather Bureau observatio n aircraft. It automatically recorded temperature, relative humidity, and pressure. Here it has its protective cover and is mounted between the wings of a bi-plane. In: "Monthly Weather Review," April 1935, p. 126. |
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1017 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01156.jpg) |
Friez type aerometeorograph, the instrument carried on Weather Bureau observatio n aircraft. It automatically recorded temperature, relative humidity, and pressure. In: "Monthly Weather Review," April 1935, p. 126. |
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1018 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01157.jpg) |
Three black widow P-61 night fighters silhouetted against a thunderhead prior to separating and penetrating the thunderstorm at three different levels for meteorological readings. These planes were an intrinsic part of "The Thundersto rm Project," the classic first large-scale experiment to study atmospheric phenomena. In: "Weatherwise," Vol. 1, No. 3, June 1948, cover. |
1947 Circa |
1019 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01158.jpg) |
In general agreement that this was an inappropriate place to launch a meteorological rocket. |
Circa 1968 |
1020 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01159.jpg) |
Weighing a rocket prior to launch assuring the right amount of fuel on board. |
Circa 1968 |
1021 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01160.jpg) |
Securing the nose cone of an Atlantic Research Corporation meteorological rocket prior to launch. |
Circa 1968 |
1022 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01161.jpg) |
Preparing an ARCAS meteorological rocket for launch. |
Circa 1968 |
1023 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01162.jpg) |
Preparing a meteorological rocket for launch. |
Circa 1968 |
1024 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01163.jpg) |
Preparing to launch a rocket for upper air observations. |
Circa 1968 |
1025 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01164.jpg) |
Launching a rocket for upper air observations. |
Circa 1968 |
1026 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01165.jpg) |
Launching a rocket for upper air observations. |
Circa 1968 |
1027 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01166.jpg) |
"Launching a Weather Bureau Kite from the "SENECA" during the International Ice Patrol, to Explore the Air over the Ocean." In: "Meteorology" by Charles F. Talman, 1922. P. 289. Library Call Number M T151m. |
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1028 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01167.jpg) |
Exploring the upper air. Left: Beginning of a pilot balloon flight. Right: Sending up a sounding balloon. Note the parachute which wafts the basket of instruments gently to the ground after the balloon bursts. In: "Meteorology" by Charles F. Talman, 1922. Library Call Number M T151m. |
Circa 1920 |
1029 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01168.jpg) |
Top: "Meteorograph for use with sounding balloon." Bottom: "Kite Meteorograph." In: "Meteorology" by Charles F. Talman, 1922. P. 33. |
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1030 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01169.jpg) |
"A snow surveyor at work. Note the cylindrical snow sampler, with its serrated cutting edge, and spring balance for weighing the sample of snow." In: "Meteorology" by Charles F. Talman, 1922. P. 289. Library Call Number M T151m. |
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1031 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01170.jpg) |
"Gaging the thirst of the air." The observer is measuring the depth of water in the evaporation pan with a graduated glass tube (burette.) In: "The Realm of the Air" by Charles F. Talman, 1931. Library Call Number M/0030 T151r. |
1925 circa |
1032 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01171.jpg) |
"Measuring rainfall." Showing the standard eight-inch rain gauge used by the Weather Bureau. In: "The Realm of the Air" by Charles F. Talman, 1931. Library Call Number M/0030 T151r. |
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1033 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01173.jpg) |
Instrument shelter as shown on old fashioned glass lantern slide. |
1915 Circa |
1034 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01174.jpg) |
Instrument shelter as shown on old fashioned glass lantern slide. |
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1035 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01175.jpg) |
Building an instrument shelter - possibly for use with cooperative observing network. From an old-fashioned glass lantern slide. |
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1036 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01176.jpg) |
Building an instrument shelter - possibly for use with cooperative observing network. From an old-fashioned glass lantern slide. |
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1037 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01177.jpg) |
Antennas, probably at Greenbury Point, Maryland, in about 1920. These were U. S. Navy communications antennas meant to communicate with Europe during the First World War and probably also with ships. Perhaps this slide was meant to illustrate the potential of wireless radio communication for weather dissemination. From an old-fashioned glass lantern slide. |
Greenbury Point, Maryland ? 1920 circa |
1038 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01200.jpg) |
SCR-658 radio direction finder used to track radiosonde balloons Termed "bedsprings" antenna |
1945-1946? |
1039 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01201.jpg) |
SCR-658 radio direction finder used to track radiosonde balloons Woman observer indicates WWII or just after war time frame World War II expanded the opportunities for women in the Weather Bureau |
1945-1946 |
1040 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01202.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #1 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1041 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01203.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #2 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1042 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01204.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #3 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1043 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01205.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #4 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1044 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01206.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #5 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1045 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01207.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #6 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1046 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01208.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #7 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1047 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01209.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #8 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1048 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01210.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #9 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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1049 | ![thumbnail picture](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080922191006im_/http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/ths/wea01211.jpg) |
The track of Hurricane Donna as tracked by radar - Photo #10 of sequence Not the first hurricane seen on radar, this was the best tracked at time |
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