| Accession Number | VIC1426 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 9 November 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A WAAAF Meteorological Officer (left) adjusting a theodolite prior to tracking the flight of a ...
Description
A WAAAF Meteorological Officer (left) adjusting a theodolite prior to tracking the flight of a weather balloon about to be released from the roof of the Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau, Carlton, by a WAAAF Meteorological Assistant (centre). The Meteorological Assistant seated on the right is ready to record the observations by the Meteorological Officer of the balloon's flight for subsequent recording of wind direction and velocity.