Vasant Gowarikar
Indian Scientist (1933-2015) · India · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81
Vasant Ranchhod Gowariker was an Indian scientist. He was a director in the Indian Space Research Organization and also the scientific advisor to the Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1993. Gowariker made valuable contributions to the fields of space research, weather and population.
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He was well known for his monsoon forecast model as he was the first scientist to develop an indigenous weather forecasting model that predicted the monsoon correctly.
Country
India
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2015 · aged 81
