Wise, 1897, Experiments with kites
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Some kite experiences including a communications system using color displays (flags, or flares for nighttime). Dependence on wind being the greatest problem with kites.
In a series between Millet, 1897, Scientific kite-flying and Eddy, 1897, Photographing from kites.
Original title | Experiments with kites |
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Simple title | Experiments with kites |
Authors | Hugh D. Wise |
Date | 1897 |
Countries | FR |
Languages | fr |
Keywords | kite, meteorology, Lawrence Hargrave, J.K. Cree, William A. Eddy, communications, fun, military |
Journal | Century Mag. |
Related to aircraft? | 1 |
Page count | 9 |
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Sources
- Brockett 1910, page 896, entry 12944: Wise, H. D. Experiments with kites. Century Mag., Vol. 54, No. 1 (May 1897), New York, pp. 78-86, ills. 9. (12944
- Scan at HT