First 'Clean' Continental Synpotic Chart

First 'Clean' Continental Synpotic Chart

In 1883 Todd and his staff completed their first recorded 'modern' synoptic chart of Australia. It was characterised by the use of a coloured map overlayed with carefully drawn isobaric lines. Earlier maps contained re-draws and signs of obvious disagreement among Observatory staff. This is the first public map that set the standard for succeeding synoptic charts.

Meteorology, Telegraphy

29 April 1881

Australia

Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPG)

Todd and staff

Todd weather folios, Australian Meteorological Association imaging project

Australian Meteorological Association

B18810429T1 1st continental map.jpg

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