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Peter Kraght Papers
Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin)
Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin)
Cage.892
.5 linear feet
1 box.
1935-1986
This collection consists of written reports, publications, and papers on meteorology by Peter Kraght, the majority of which are related to aviation.
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.
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.
This collection is open and available for research use.
Copyright restrictions may apply.
James Feller processed this collection in 2018.
Peter Kraght donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1992 (MS 1992.65).
[item description]; Peter Kraght Papers, 1935-1986; Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections; Washington State University Libraries
Pullman, WA
Peter E. Kraght Papers, 1951-1970 (Cage 2079).
Kraght, Peter E. (Peter Ervin)
Meteorology in aeronautics
Weather forecasting
Science
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1
Undated
"How I Make Both Ends Meet" (typescript).
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2
1951
"Temperature and Moisture Gradient Under Low Stratus Clouds" (typescript).
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3
1951-1952
Research notebook--Meteorology 303.
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4
Undated
"Method of Forecasting Precipitation Onset Time in Winter" (typescript).
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5
1952-1953
Published articles in "Business Flying" by Peter Kraght and others.
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6
Undated
"Original Papers Prepared on WITAN (a wind-time analyzer)" (typescript).
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7
Undated
"The Simple Temperature Sounding as an Aid to Forecasting Ceiling and Visibility" (typescript).
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8
Undated
"Flight Planning Short Trips with Climatological Winds" (typescript).
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9
1975
"Dynamic Track and Route Selection" (typescript).
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10
1941-1963
Publications by Peter Kraght in various journals and magazines.
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11
1970
"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.
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12
Undated
"The Anomalous Nature of Winter Precipitation" (typescript).
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13
Undated
"Flight Planning and Least Time Course Tables" (typescript).
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14
1981
"The Hazards of Wind Shear on Approach and Climbout" (typescript).
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15
Undated
"Aircraft Encountered Rough Air Not Associated with Cumulus Clouds" (typescript).
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16
1940-1986
Books and pamphlets written or prepared by Peter Kraght.
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MASC accession correspondence.