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 | |
Died | February 21, 2017 | (aged 88)
Education | Columbia University (1950) MIT (M.S., 1952; Sc.D., 1957) |
Known for | Overseeing development of Doppler weather radar, Kessler Microphysics Scheme, first director of National Severe Storms Laboratory |
Awards | Cleveland Abbe Award[1] |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Meteorology |
Institutions | Cambridge Research Laboratories, Travelers Research Center, NSSL |
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Other academic advisors | J. M. Austin |
Influences | David Atlas, Edward Norton Lorenz |
Influenced | Edward Norton Lorenz, Howard Bluestein |
Kessler died in Austin, Texas on February 21, 2017, aged 88.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Edwin Kessler: Dec 2, 1928 - Feb 21, 2017. Feb 22, 2017. http://obituaries.normantranscript.com/stories/obituaries/edwin-kessler-1928-2017-879052902/46A44066056c924A6CPpV27B750C. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
- ↑ Hampton, Joy (Feb 23, 2017). Norman mourns 'Father of Doppler radar'. http://www.normantranscript.com/news/university_of_oklahoma/norman-mourns-father-of-doppler-radar/article_5ede5a18-3d61-5d6d-b627-b56b0a1d141a.html.