University of Chicago, Department of Meteorology Numerical Weather Prediction Survey Records, 1955-1956. Finding Aid.

Summary Information

Title: University of Chicago, Department of Meteorology numerical weather prediction survey records.
Dates: 1955-1956
Creator: University of Chicago. Dept. of Meteorology
Extent: 1 box (0.1 cubic feet)
Language: English
Collection Number: CBI 36
Abstract:

Collection contains survey questionnaire, replies, a list of institutions surveyed, and a final report of the survey conducted by the University of Chicago's Department of Meteorology of the worldwide status of work in the field of numerical weather prediction.

Repository: University of Minnesota Libraries. Charles Babbage Institute.

Access and Use

Acquisition Information:

The records were given to the Charles Babbage Institute by George W. Platzman in 1988.

Access Restrictions:

Access to the collection is unrestricted.

Copyright:

The Charles Babbage Institute holds the copyright to all materials in the collection, except for items covered by a prior copyright (such as published materials). Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provisions of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Preferred Citation:

University of Chicago. Department of Meteorology. Numerical Weather Prediction Survey Records (CBI 36), Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

Historical Note

In 1955 George W. Platzman of the University of Chicago's Department of Meteorology conducted a worldwide survey to assess the status of work in the field of numerical weather forecasting theory. The survey collected data relating to the use of computers in numerical forecasting, research in graphical methods of forecasting, and plans of universities and government agencies for engaging in numerical prediction research. A final report was distributed on June 12, 1956.

Collection Scope and Content Note

The collection contains records relating to the survey on numerical weather prediction carried out by George Platzman at the University of Chicago's Department of Meteorology. Included is a sample cover letter, instruction sheet, and questionnaire, an address list, responses to the survey, and a summary report of the survey's results.

While most of the responses were written in English, some were in German, French, and Spanish. There are over sixty responses arranged by country of origin. The responses from organizations using computers include information about each computer system and its use in numerical forecasting.

Subject Terms

Index Terms

• This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
• Platzman, George W.
• University of Chicago. Dept. of Meteorology
• Computers
• Numerical weather forecasting

Box and Folder List

Location		Title
Box 1		Sample cover letter, instructions sheet and questionnaire, survey summary, survey responses, 1955-1956.  Box 1, Folder 1
		Survey responses, 1955-1956. Box 1, Folder 2