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  • Education of American research astronomers, 1876-1941

    Creator:
    Hall, Robert Dale, 1947-
    Abstract:
    The education (particularly graduate education) of Americans who were active in astronomical research between 1876 and 1941 is assessed for its effectiveness in preparing the astronomers for careers in research. This period contains three dynamic changes: the growth of American astronomy in becoming the world's leading community of astronomers, the...
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    Redacted for Privacy Redacted for Privacy Redacted for Privacy ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To R. J. Morris, my

  • The development of the chlorinity-salinity concept in oceanography

    Creator:
    Wallace, William J.
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    This study traces the historical foundations of the concept of constant ionic proportionality and the equation (Salinity [S%₀] = 1.805 Chlorinity [Cl%₀] + 0.030) which has been in general use in oceanography since 1902 until 1969 and which is based upon this constancy, The notion that the constituents present in...
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    Dissertation
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    -SALINITY CONCEPT IN OCEANOGRAM Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Vert J. Moris This study traces