Abstract
Abstract SYNOPSIS In connection with its trans-Atlantic flight the United States Navy, in cooperation with the Weather Bureau, arranged for meteorological reports from Europe, from the United States, and from ships at sea. These reports were forwarded by radio to the Weather Bureau at Washington, D. C., and to meteorologists, representing the Navy and the Weather Bureau, at Trepassey, N. F. Synoptic charts were regularly prepared, and forecasts furnished for the information of the aviators. Reports on May 16 indicated excellent conditions over the western part of the course, with parallel winds and clear weather; over the eastern part of the course, come cloudiness and possibly showers from low clouds, with little if any assistance from the winds; all in all, as nearly favourable conditions as could be expected for some time. The start was therefore made on that day. Reports of the seaplane commanders indicate that good flying weather prevailed, expect near the Azores, where low clouds, fog, and some rain...
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