The first International Polar Year (1882–1883): French measurements of carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere at Bahia Orange, Hoste Island, Tierra del Fuego

During the first International Polar Year (1882–1883) the French expedition to Bahia Orange, Hoste Island, Tierra del Fuego carried out a series of 39 measurements of concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These were supplemented by 6 measurements during the return voyage to Cherbourg....

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Published in:Polar record 2009-07, Vol.45 (3), p.265-268
Main Author: Baker, F.W.G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atmosphere
Carbon dioxide
Earth sciences
Environmental science
Exploration
History
History of science and technology
Meteorology
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Summary:During the first International Polar Year (1882–1883) the French expedition to Bahia Orange, Hoste Island, Tierra del Fuego carried out a series of 39 measurements of concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These were supplemented by 6 measurements during the return voyage to Cherbourg. In addition 20 similar measurements were made at 4 stations in the northern hemisphere and 17 at 3 stations in the southern hemisphere that were participating in the transit of Venus observations.
ISSN:0032-2474
1475-3057
DOI:10.1017/S0032247408008176