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Vincent Schaefer
American scientist (1906-1993) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87
Vincent Joseph Schaefer was an American chemist and meteorologist who developed cloud seeding. On November 13, 1946, while a researcher at the General Electric Research Laboratory, Schaefer modified clouds in the Berkshire Mountains by seeding them with dry ice.
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While he was self-taught and never completed high school, he was issued 14 patents.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1993 · aged 87