Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Peter Kraght Papers, 1935-1986
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin); Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin)
- Title
- Peter Kraght Papers
- Dates
- 1935-1986 (inclusive)19351986
- Quantity
- .5 linear feet, (1 box.)
- Collection Number
- Cage.892
- Summary
- This collection consists of written reports, publications, and papers on meteorology by Peter Kraght, the majority of which are related to aviation.
- Repository
-
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
-
This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of reports, books, and other publications on meteorology written by Peter Kraght, most of which are related to aviation. It includes a small number of published periodical articles by Kraght and others, and a transcript of a speech given by Kraght with the accompanying discussion.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Peter Kraght graduated from Washington State College in 1935 and went on to become a meteorologist for American Airlines, where he worked for over 35 years.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[item description]; Peter Kraght Papers, 1935-1986; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | "How I Make Both Ends Meet" (typescript). | Undated |
| 1 | 2 | "Temperature and Moisture Gradient Under Low Stratus Clouds" (typescript). | 1951 |
| 1 | 3 | Research notebook--Meteorology 303. | 1951-1952 |
| 1 | 4 | "Method of Forecasting Precipitation Onset Time in Winter" (typescript). | Undated |
| 1 | 5 | Published articles in "Business Flying" by Peter Kraght and others. | 1952-1953 |
| 1 | 6 | "Original Papers Prepared on WITAN (a wind-time analyzer)" (typescript). | Undated |
| 1 | 7 | "The Simple Temperature Sounding as an Aid to Forecasting Ceiling and Visibility" (typescript). | Undated |
| 1 | 8 | "Flight Planning Short Trips with Climatological Winds" (typescript). | Undated |
| 1 | 9 | "Dynamic Track and Route Selection" (typescript). | 1975 |
| 1 | 10 | Publications by Peter Kraght in various journals and magazines. | 1941-1963 |
| 1 | 11 | "How Will the Commercial Airline Industry Exploit the Availability of Environmental Data from the National Data Buoy System"--Transcript of Speech by Peter Kraght and accompanying discussion. | 1970 |
| 1 | 12 | "The Anomalous Nature of Winter Precipitation" (typescript). | Undated |
| 1 | 13 | "Flight Planning and Least Time Course Tables" (typescript). | Undated |
| 1 | 14 | "The Hazards of Wind Shear on Approach and Climbout" (typescript). | 1981 |
| 1 | 15 | "Aircraft Encountered Rough Air Not Associated with Cumulus Clouds" (typescript). | Undated |
| 1 | 16 | Books and pamphlets written or prepared by Peter Kraght. | 1940-1986 |
| 1 | 17 | MASC accession correspondence. |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Meteorology in aeronautics
- Weather forecasting
Other Creators
-
Personal Names
- Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin) (fmo)
James Feller
2018-05-23
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Loading...
