Edwin Kessler

Edwin Kessler III (December 2, 1928 – February 21, 2017)[1] was an American atmospheric scientist. He was known for being part of the development of Doppler weather radar and was the first director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).[2]

Edwin Kessler III
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Born(1928-12-02)December 2, 1928
DiedFebruary 21, 2017(2017-02-21) (aged 88)
EducationColumbia University (1950)
MIT (M.S., 1952; Sc.D., 1957)
Known forOverseeing development of Doppler weather radar, Kessler Microphysics Scheme, first director of National Severe Storms Laboratory
AwardsCleveland Abbe Award[1]
Scientific career
FieldsMeteorology
InstitutionsCambridge Research Laboratories, Travelers Research Center, NSSL
Theses
Other academic advisorsJ. M. Austin
InfluencesDavid Atlas, Edward Norton Lorenz
InfluencedEdward Norton Lorenz, Howard Bluestein

Kessler died in Austin, Texas on February 21, 2017, aged 88.[1]

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