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Helmut Landsberg

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Climatologist, geophysicist, and meteorologist (1906-1985)

GermanyAcademicsLived 1906 to 1985 · aged 79
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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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1985National Medal of Science
1982William F. Petersen Foundation Awards
1980Alfred Wegener Medal
1979International Meteorological Organization Prize
1978William Bowie Medal
1962Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

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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. 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.

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Germany
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Academics
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deceased
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Lived 1906 to 1985 · aged 79
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