Synthesized answer
The provided passages do not fully explain the underlying societal needs or technological advancements that made both weather forecasting and standardized time crucial during Abbe's era.
However, the passages do indicate that Abbe's success in forecasting weather from telegraphically transmitted meteorological observations led to his call to the U.S. Signal Service and his role in establishing the Weather Bureau [1]. This suggests that the ability to gather and disseminate weather information quickly, likely facilitated by telegraphy, was becoming increasingly important [1, 4]. Regarding standardized time, the passages state that the introduction of this system was largely due to Abbe's initiative [1]. While the specific societal needs or technological advancements that made this crucial are not detailed, the passages focus on Abbe's contributions rather than the broader context of why standardized time was necessary at that time.
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From the book
← 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica , Volume 30 Abbe, Cleveland Abbey, Edwin Austin → See also Cleveland Abbe on Wikipedia , and the disclaimer . 1542330 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica , Volume 30 — Abbe, Cleveland ABBE, CLEVELAND (1838–1916), American meteorologist, was born in New York Dec. 3 1838. He studied astronomy under Brünnow and A. B. Gould, and spent a year at the Pulkovo Observatory, 1865–6, under Struve. He was assistant at the U.S. Naval Observatory, 1867–8, and Director of the Cincinnati Observatory, 1863–73. His success there in forecasting the weather from meteorological…
head until his death Oct. 28 1916. To his initiative is largely due the introduction of the system of standardized time. He was the author of Report on Standard Time (1879); Report on the Solar Eclipse of July 1879 (1881); An Account of Progress in Meteorology and Allied Subjects in the Years 1879-81 (1883); Treatise on Meteorological Apparatus and Methods (1888); Preliminary Studies in Storm and Weather Prediction (1889); Recent Progress in Dynamic Meteorology (1890); The Mechanics of the Earth's Atmosphere (3 vols. of translations, 1891–1910); The Physical Basis of Long-Range Forecasting…
ition, and thus enable the navigator to settle his position without asking for any information from the ground stations. This method is still in its infancy, but will undoubtedly prove of value to aerial navigation. (iii) Weather Information. The value of the collection and distribution of meteorological information for the assistance of aeronautics was early recognized, notably in Germany. In England in 1909 the Meteorological Office was represented on the Advisory Committee for Aeronautics; in 1010 a meteoro- logical station was started at the Royal Aircraft Factory, and in 1912 at the…
d for air traffic to-day consists of existing weather conditions on any route, or landing-ground forecasts and warnings. General information as to weather conditions is provided by the Daily Weather Service of the Meteorological Office, which receives information by wireless telegraph or telephone four times daily from a network of observing-stations throughout the British Isles. The reports obtained from these are issued collectively in the form of synoptic messages four times daily, and are available to anyone within wireless range either in the British Isles or European countries, while…
y, humidity, cloud, rainfall, upper-air conditions, etc., the observations relating to each element being very detailed. In addition to the above, reports and forecasts usually covering a period of 24 hours are issued four times daily to each of four Aviation Weather Groups into which the British Isles are divided. Warnings are issued from the Central Office to all flying-centres when gales are threatened. Local distributive centres are fully equipped meteorological stations established at certain important flying-centres, especially terminals, and will eventually number about twenty. Their…
More questions about this book
- How would you explain Cleveland Abbe's most significant contributions to meteorology and public life in such a way that a curious ten-year-old could grasp their importance?
- What specific details from the descriptions of Abbe and Abbey illuminate the distinct nature of scientific and artistic legacies from the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
- Trace the logical progression, from "telegraphed meteorological observations" to Abbe being dubbed the "Father of the Weather Bureau," explaining the critical steps and why each was necessary.
- If you were tasked with updating the entries for Abbe and Abbey in a modern encyclopedia, what additional types of information might you seek out, and how might the perspective on their legacies have evolved since 1922?