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Helmut Landsberg

Climatologist, geophysicist, and meteorologist (1906-1985) · Germany · On the map · Academics · Died at 79

Helmut Erich Landsberg (1906-1985) was a noted and influential climatologist. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany, February 9, 1906, and died December 6, 1985, in Geneva, Switzerland while attending a meeting of the World Meteorological Organization.

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1985Died6 December 1985National Medal of ScienceAward1982William F. Petersen Foundation AwardsAward1980Alfred Wegener MedalAward1979International Meteorological Organization PrizeAward1978William Bowie MedalAward1962Fellow of the American Geophysical UnionAward1906Born9 February 1906

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National Medal of Science1985
William F. Petersen Foundation Awards1982
Alfred Wegener Medal1980
International Meteorological Organization Prize1979
William Bowie Medal1978
Fellow of the American Geophysical Union1962

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Landsberg was an important figure in meteorology and atmospheric science in education, public service and administration. He authored several notable works, particularly in the field of particulate matter and its influence on air pollution and human health. He is the first to write in English about the use of statistical analysis in the field of climatology and implemented such statistical analysis in aiding military operations during World War II. He received a number of significant honors during his life. Several honors are now bestowed in his name in recognition of his contributions to his field.

Country
Germany
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1985 · aged 79