Description of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Tide-predicting Machine, no. 2 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023644365)

This publication offers a detailed description of Tide-predicting Machine No. 2, used by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in the early 20th century. It provides insight into the workings of this complex mechanical calculator used for predicting tidal patterns. The document details the machine's design, operation, and the scientific principles upon which it was based, showcasing the ingenuity of early 20th-century engineering. This book offers a valuable resource for historians of science and technology, as well as anyone interested in the history of geodesy and oceanography.

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