Florence van Straten
American physicist and meteorologist (1913–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Florence "Flossie" van Straten (1913–1992) was an aerological engineer known for advancing the science of naval meteorology during and after World War II.[1]
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Florence van Straten | |
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![]() Florence van Straten during her service in the U.S. Navy | |
Born | 1913 Darien, Connecticut |
Died | March 25, 1992(1992-03-25) (aged 78) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | New York University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Naval aerology |
Institutions | Naval Weather Service |
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