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| Online Publication Date: 05 Nov 2007
The First International Polar Year (1882-1883) and International Geophysical Cooperation
The First International Polar Year (1882-1883) and International Geophysical Cooperation
Page Range: 223 – 226
As a part of the historiography of individual scientific disciplines, the present paper provides a brief history of the development of Polar geophysics. Among important factors are expeditions and international cooperation (Magnetic Association of Göttingen; First International Polar Year, Berlin Atmospheric Programme, etc,). The history of observations and scientific expeditions is reviewed. The sources of data, beginning with the 18th century, as well as the scientists and institutions involved in these programs are noted.
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