- Kew Barometer
Archive
Bib No.:
- 631829
Level:
- Item
Archive Reference:
- MET/4/3/36
Creator:
- Short and Mason
Date:
- 1943
Extent of unit:
- Length 92cm
Description:
- Made by the company Short and Mason of London in 1943. Made for the measurement of atmospheric pressure in millibars. The case is made of stainless steel and has a stainless steel mercury reservoir. Mounted on the case is a thermometer calibrated to deg. Celsius temperature scale. The case is black with brass coloured trim. At the top of the instrument is the serial number S2654/43/60. Below the serial number is: Barometer station MK2 Ref Met 1543. In the middle of the instrument is a brass plaque: Standard conditions. Temperature 0 deg C. lower line is unclear looks like: g=980-665cm/?? (unreadable).
Media Type:
- Artefact
Language:
- N/A
Conditions Governing Access:
- Open
Conditions Governing Reproduction:
Owning Organisation:
- Met Office
Location:
- Library
Collection:
- Archive Collection
Status:
- Reference Only
Location (Room/Bay):
- Library Display Cabinet 10