CHAPTER VIII
METEOROLOGY
Not the least interesting study of the Polar Regions is from the meteorological aspect, and this seems to be especially so in the case of the Antarctic Regions. It seems extremely likely, if a set of permanent stations were established in the Antarctic Regions, with first-class equipment, thoroughly trained observers and not too few of them, that we might find the key for forecasting the weather not only of the southern hemisphere, but also, at least to some extent, that of the northern hemisphere also. One of the triumphs of the Scottish Expedition (1902–1904) was the meteorological work, and this was due to the fact that the Scotia had on board such an eminent practical meteorologist as Mr. Robert C. Mossman. Mr. Mossman conducted the chief meteorological station in Edinburgh; he had, besides, extensive practical experience of work on the summit of Ben Nevis, and at the head of Glen Nevis. The Glen Nevis station was especially for the study of the Föhn winds. Before Mr. Mossman joined the Scotia, his field work and
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