Three-dimensional model weather map device designed at Tinker Air Force Base

Three-dimensional model weather map device designed at Tinker Air Force Base. This device allowed forecasters at Tinker AFB to improve forecasts by allowing the visualization of weather patterns in 3-D over a fairly large area. Such a device was first devised in 1935 by I. I. Zellon, a United States Bureau meteorologist at Pittsburgh, PA. Weather Service Bull. 6, 02/25/1949. P. 13.

Photo Date: 1949