William Ferrel
American metereologist (1817-1891) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 74
William Ferrel was an American meteorologist who developed theories that explained the mid-latitude atmospheric circulation cell in detail, and it is after him that the Ferrel cell is named.
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Title page of a 1904 copy of Ferrel's "A popular treatise on the winds: Comprising the general motions of the atmosphere, monsoons, cyclones, tornadoes, waterspouts, hail-storms, etc."
First page of a 1904 copy of William Ferrel's "A popular treatise on the winds: Comprising the general motions of the atmosphere, monsoons, cyclones, tornadoes, waterspouts, hail-storms, etc."About this person
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1817 to 1891 · aged 74
