The first superintendent of the United States Naval Observatory (1842–1861), Matthew Fontaine Maury devoted his time to the study of marine meteorology, navigation, and charting prevailing winds and currents.
Den første superintendent fra United States Naval Observatory (marineobservatoriet) i Washington 1842-1861, Matthew Fontaine Maury, viede sin tid til undersøgelsen af ​​den marine meteorologi, navigation og kortlægning af fremherskende vinde og havstrømme.