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Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
ational triangulation—a geodetic survey intended to embrace the shores of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans within its limits, and to form, by means of triangulation, a grand chain across the continent. The operations of field-work are carried on simultaneously at many points on the coast. The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts are divided into sections, each having its triangulation, astronomical, topographical, and hydrographical parties, all working independently, but upon the same system, so that the whole will form a connected survey from Maine to Texas and from San Diego to the 49th parallel on the Pacific. The coast of Alaska (q. v.), since its acquisition, has been added to the field of operations, and a very large amount has been done and projected there. The whole work is under the control of the Treasury Department, while a superintendent, Henry S. Pritchett, in 1901, directs all the details of the work. governs the movements of the parties, and controls the expenditure
United States (United States) (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
Coast and Geodetic survey, United States A national undertaking for the security of the vast commerce upon the very extended and often dangerous coasts of the United States. It is believed that to Professor Patterson, of Philadelphia, is due tUnited States. It is believed that to Professor Patterson, of Philadelphia, is due the honor of having first suggested to President Jefferson the idea of a geodetic survey of the coast. Mr. Gallatin was then Secretary of the Treasury, and warmly approved the measure. The first attempt to organize a national coast survey, for the fic uses. A plan proposed by F. R. Hassler (q. v.) was adopted, but, on account of political disturbances in Europe and America, nothing was done in the matter until 1811, when Mr. Hassler was sent to Europe for instruments and standards of measure ebb and flow in harbors and rivers, so that navigators might have complete information concerning tide-waters of the United States. The observations and investigations also include meteorological charts-changes in the weather in different seasons
Europe (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
authorized such a survey, and appropriated $50,000 for the purpose. Mr. Gallatin, with great assiduity, gathered information for scientific uses. A plan proposed by F. R. Hassler (q. v.) was adopted, but, on account of political disturbances in Europe and America, nothing was done in the matter until 1811, when Mr. Hassler was sent to Europe for instruments and standards of measure. The War of 1812-15 detained him abroad. On his return, in 1815, he was formally appointed superintendent, and Europe for instruments and standards of measure. The War of 1812-15 detained him abroad. On his return, in 1815, he was formally appointed superintendent, and entered upon the duties in 1816, near the city of New York; but in less than two years it was discontinued. Mr. Hassler resumed it in 1832, and the work has been carried on continually ever since. Mr. Hassler died in 1842, and was succeeded by Alexander Dallas Bache (q. v.). On his death, in 1867, Prof. Benjamin Peirce (q. v.) was made superintendent. Professor Bache greatly extended the scope of the survey, including an investigation of the Gulf Stream, the laws of tides, and their ebb and
San Diego (California, United States) (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
ational triangulation—a geodetic survey intended to embrace the shores of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans within its limits, and to form, by means of triangulation, a grand chain across the continent. The operations of field-work are carried on simultaneously at many points on the coast. The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts are divided into sections, each having its triangulation, astronomical, topographical, and hydrographical parties, all working independently, but upon the same system, so that the whole will form a connected survey from Maine to Texas and from San Diego to the 49th parallel on the Pacific. The coast of Alaska (q. v.), since its acquisition, has been added to the field of operations, and a very large amount has been done and projected there. The whole work is under the control of the Treasury Department, while a superintendent, Henry S. Pritchett, in 1901, directs all the details of the work. governs the movements of the parties, and controls the expenditure
Maine (Maine, United States) (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
ational triangulation—a geodetic survey intended to embrace the shores of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans within its limits, and to form, by means of triangulation, a grand chain across the continent. The operations of field-work are carried on simultaneously at many points on the coast. The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts are divided into sections, each having its triangulation, astronomical, topographical, and hydrographical parties, all working independently, but upon the same system, so that the whole will form a connected survey from Maine to Texas and from San Diego to the 49th parallel on the Pacific. The coast of Alaska (q. v.), since its acquisition, has been added to the field of operations, and a very large amount has been done and projected there. The whole work is under the control of the Treasury Department, while a superintendent, Henry S. Pritchett, in 1901, directs all the details of the work. governs the movements of the parties, and controls the expenditure
New York (New York, United States) (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
for the purpose. Mr. Gallatin, with great assiduity, gathered information for scientific uses. A plan proposed by F. R. Hassler (q. v.) was adopted, but, on account of political disturbances in Europe and America, nothing was done in the matter until 1811, when Mr. Hassler was sent to Europe for instruments and standards of measure. The War of 1812-15 detained him abroad. On his return, in 1815, he was formally appointed superintendent, and entered upon the duties in 1816, near the city of New York; but in less than two years it was discontinued. Mr. Hassler resumed it in 1832, and the work has been carried on continually ever since. Mr. Hassler died in 1842, and was succeeded by Alexander Dallas Bache (q. v.). On his death, in 1867, Prof. Benjamin Peirce (q. v.) was made superintendent. Professor Bache greatly extended the scope of the survey, including an investigation of the Gulf Stream, the laws of tides, and their ebb and flow in harbors and rivers, so that navigators mig
Pacific Coast (United States) (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
the navy, and, with their minute knowledge of the coasts, greatly assisted in the national operations there. Professor Peirce still further extended the survey, so as to constitute a great national triangulation—a geodetic survey intended to embrace the shores of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans within its limits, and to form, by means of triangulation, a grand chain across the continent. The operations of field-work are carried on simultaneously at many points on the coast. The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts are divided into sections, each having its triangulation, astronomical, topographical, and hydrographical parties, all working independently, but upon the same system, so that the whole will form a connected survey from Maine to Texas and from San Diego to the 49th parallel on the Pacific. The coast of Alaska (q. v.), since its acquisition, has been added to the field of operations, and a very large amount has been done and projected there. The whole work is under the cont
Thomas Jefferson (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
Coast and Geodetic survey, United States A national undertaking for the security of the vast commerce upon the very extended and often dangerous coasts of the United States. It is believed that to Professor Patterson, of Philadelphia, is due the honor of having first suggested to President Jefferson the idea of a geodetic survey of the coast. Mr. Gallatin was then Secretary of the Treasury, and warmly approved the measure. The first attempt to organize a national coast survey, for the purpose of making complete charts of our coasts, with the adjacent shoals and soundings, was made in 1807. Congress authorized such a survey, and appropriated $50,000 for the purpose. Mr. Gallatin, with great assiduity, gathered information for scientific uses. A plan proposed by F. R. Hassler (q. v.) was adopted, but, on account of political disturbances in Europe and America, nothing was done in the matter until 1811, when Mr. Hassler was sent to Europe for instruments and standards of measu
Richard Bache (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
standards of measure. The War of 1812-15 detained him abroad. On his return, in 1815, he was formally appointed superintendent, and entered upon the duties in 1816, near the city of New York; but in less than two years it was discontinued. Mr. Hassler resumed it in 1832, and the work has been carried on continually ever since. Mr. Hassler died in 1842, and was succeeded by Alexander Dallas Bache (q. v.). On his death, in 1867, Prof. Benjamin Peirce (q. v.) was made superintendent. Professor Bache greatly extended the scope of the survey, including an investigation of the Gulf Stream, the laws of tides, and their ebb and flow in harbors and rivers, so that navigators might have complete information concerning tide-waters of the United States. The observations and investigations also include meteorological charts-changes in the weather in different seasons at various points, and the laws of storms. During the Civil War the work ceased on the Southern coasts, for the Confederates
Henry S. Pritchett (search for this): entry coast-and-geodetic-survey-united-states
national triangulation—a geodetic survey intended to embrace the shores of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans within its limits, and to form, by means of triangulation, a grand chain across the continent. The operations of field-work are carried on simultaneously at many points on the coast. The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts are divided into sections, each having its triangulation, astronomical, topographical, and hydrographical parties, all working independently, but upon the same system, so that the whole will form a connected survey from Maine to Texas and from San Diego to the 49th parallel on the Pacific. The coast of Alaska (q. v.), since its acquisition, has been added to the field of operations, and a very large amount has been done and projected there. The whole work is under the control of the Treasury Department, while a superintendent, Henry S. Pritchett, in 1901, directs all the details of the work. governs the movements of the parties, and controls the expenditure
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