128 MESSRS. ME N. SHAIV AND ME H. DINES: METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS 
The traces recorded on the drum give the variations of height, temperature, and 
humidity with time. As a specimen, a reproduction of the original trace is given for 
August 11 (tig. 1). 
11 A.M. 
Noon. 
1 r.M. 
2 p.u. 
Fig. 1. Facsimile of reconls of tlie ascent of August 11. 
Notes of tlie ascent. August 11. Scarba Sound and sea south of Mull. 
11.3 A.M., 250 feet of wire out, 60° angle of kite wire, 30 lbs. pull, wind M ^N.M. 
best angle 37°, 
20 
N.ME 
11.27 „ 6000 
11.40 ,, Second kite. 
12.1 P.M., 11,450 feet of wire out, 23 55' angle of kite wire, 40 1I)S. pull. 
Third kite. 
1.20 „ 18,000 feet of wire out. First kite in clouds; commenced winding in; 
got 2000 feet extra height by winding in. 
2.15 „ All in. 
First kite generally- below and to right of second, ditto second with regard to third. MTnd above 
N.ME and evidently light. Shower in M', at 2 p.m. 
