From Fragmentation to Unity: the First Societies of Meteorological Scientists

The article analyzes the role of the early associations of meteorologists and their significance for the further climate science’s development. The author gave special attention to the evolution of international scientific collaboration, the establishment of a unified system
for meteorological observations, and the sharing of scientific information among leading
research centers during the second half of the XIXth century.
The article discusses the involvement of Russian scientists in international meteorological
endeavors. Particular emphasis is placed on the coordination of research between European and Asian scientific institutions, as well as the advancement of meteorological observing techniques. This article examines the importance of the data gathered for the advancement of global meteorology and highlights the contribution of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences.