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Record #164210:
William Speirs Bruce, the Ben Nevis Observatory, and Antarctic meteorology / Geoffrey N. Swinney.
Title: | William Speirs Bruce, the Ben Nevis Observatory, and Antarctic meteorology / Geoffrey N. Swinney. |
Author(s): | Swinney, Geoffrey N. |
Date: | 2002. |
In: | Scottish Geographical Journal. (2002.), Vol. 118(4) (2002) |
Abstract: | Draws on recently discovered archives to reconsider lessons learned by Bruce in the design and operation of an observatory in harsh conditions during period he worked on Ben Nevis. Lessons were subsequently put into practice on Laurie Island, South Orkneys. |
Notes: | Scottish Geographical Journal. Vol. 118(4) :263-282 (2002). |
Keywords: | 551.5 -- Meteorology. 92 -- Biographies: Bruce, William Speirs. 91(08) -- Expeditions: 1902-04 Bruce. X -- Biographies and obituaries. (*7) -- Antarctic regions. (*725) -- South Orkney Islands. (411) -- Scotland. |
SPRI record no.: | 164210 |
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