Air temperature data for the Labrador coast during the late 18th century ...
The meteorological data for the Labrador coast in the late 18th century (1771–87). The oldest meteorological data for the area of the northeastern coast of the Labrador Peninsula come from the second half of the 18th century. Weather observations were carried out by members of the Moravian Church, w...
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2024
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| Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.18150/vjjfoe https://repod.icm.edu.pl/citation?persistentId=doi:10.18150/VJJFOE |
| Summary: | The meteorological data for the Labrador coast in the late 18th century (1771–87). The oldest meteorological data for the area of the northeastern coast of the Labrador Peninsula come from the second half of the 18th century. Weather observations were carried out by members of the Moravian Church, who settled there in 1771 and founded the first Christian mission in a settlement called Nain. Within a few years, two more settlements were established: Okak (formerly known as Okkak) and Hopedale (formerly Hoffenthal). The data were taken from the meteorological registers available at three major archives: the Moravian Archives in Herrnhut (Germany), the Moravian Archives at Muswell Hill and the Archives of the Royal Society, both located in London (United Kingdom). Based on the available materials, three air temperature data series were developed, one for each station. Meteorological observations were carried out at Nain for the period Oct 1 1771 – 31 Jul 1786. During this time, there was one gap in measurements ... |
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