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Meteorologist and radar pioneer (1924-2015)

United StatesAcademicsLived 1924 to 2015 · aged 91
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David Atlas was an American meteorologist and one of the pioneers of radar meteorology. His career extended from World War II to his death: he worked for the US Air Force, then was professor at the University of Chicago and National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), researcher at NASA and private consultant.

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1996Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal
1989Symons Gold Medal
1957Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award

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David Atlas was an American meteorologist and one of the pioneers of radar meteorology. His career extended from World War II to his death: he worked for the US Air Force, then was professor at the University of Chicago and National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), researcher at NASA and private consultant. Atlas owned 22 patents, published more than 260 papers, was a member of many associations, and received numerous honors in his field.

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Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
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Lived 1924 to 2015 · aged 91
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