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Edwin Kessler III (December 2, 1928 – February 21, 2017)[1] was an American atmospheric scientist. He was known for being part of the development of Doppler weather radar and was the first director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).[2]
Edwin Kessler III | |
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| Born | December 2, 1928 |
| Died | February 21, 2017 (aged 88) |
| Education | Columbia University (1950) MIT (M.S., 1952; Sc.D., 1957) |
| Known for | Overseeing development of Doppler weather radar, Kessler Microphysics Scheme, first director of National Severe Storms Laboratory |
| Awards | Cleveland Abbe Award[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | Cambridge Research Laboratories, Travelers Research Center, NSSL |
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| Doctoral advisor | Henry G. Houghton |
| Other academic advisors | J. M. Austin |
| Influences | David Atlas, Edward Norton Lorenz |
| Influenced | Edward Norton Lorenz, Howard Bluestein |
Kessler died in Austin, Texas on February 21, 2017, aged 88.[1]
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