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1939: Meteorology
While progress in the field of meteorology during 1939 was not spectacular, neither did it lag. Research went forward to develop greater accuracy in both short range and long range forecasting. The use of that marvel of atmospheric recording devices, the radiosonde, was extended and the instrument...
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