Papers on geodesy and geophysics, 1897 - 1931
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous material relating to geodesy and geodynamics, including a report on terrestrial magnetism and atmospheric electricity work at Greenwich and Abinger, 1927-1929; reports and notes to members of the Committee for Geodesy and Geodynamics, 1928 and 1930; correspondence regarding the possibility of establishing a permanent Department of Geodesy and Geophysics at Cambridge University; and a copy of the International Association of Geodesy 'Rapport du Secrétaire Perpétuel', 1909.
Dates
- Creation: 1897 - 1931
Creator
- From the Series: Dyson, Frank Watson, Sir, 1868 - 1939 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
O2
Finding aid date
2006-04-24 14:59:04+00:00
Subject
- University of Cambridge (Organization)
- Pitt, John (1756-1835) 2nd Earl of Chatham, General (Organization)
- International Association of Geodesy (Organization)
- Austin, Benjamin A, fl1821 (petitioner to the Board of Longitude) (Person)
- Abinger Magnetic Observatory (Organization)
Topical
Repository Details
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