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I am sure that you would find the data you seek already present on a
Pilot Chart which may be viewed at
<>.
  You should find wind speed/direction data for each month of the year
in a matrix form of small compass roses overlayed on the chart of
interest, south Pacific in your case.  These are the key charts used by
navigators for planning a voyage.  They contain other information as
well.  I believe that N. Bowditch was the first to collect, organize,
and reduce this type of data.  This should make your research easier.
Good Luck.

Regards,
Frank J.
Rochester, NY

On 9/19/2011 2:45 PM, Apache Runner wrote:
>
> I'm wondering if someone can help with this.   I'm looking for a few
> years worth of weather data for the Temotu Province of the Solomon
> Islands.   Background - I guy I know is an anthropologist who is looking
> at the use of 'wind compasses' by traditional navigators.   He has a
> number of reports of wind direction from the navigators, but he and I
> are curious about the reliability and steadiness of wind direction
> during some of the seasons.
>
> I can get daily forecasts and readings nearby, but can't quite find
> archives.   I was wondering if someone out there has access to archives?
>
> Best,
>
> John H.
>

   

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