Robert Homer Simpson (November 19, 1912 – December 18, 2014) was an American meteorologist, hurricane specialist, first director of the National Hurricane Research Project (NHRP) from 1955–1959, and a former director (1967–1974) of the National Hurricane Center (NHC). He was the co-developer of the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale with Herbert Saffir. His wife was Joanne Simpson.
Robert H. Simpson | |
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Born | |
Died | December 18, 2014 102) | (aged
Education | Southwestern University (B.S., 1933) Emory University (M.S., 1935) |
Known for | Tropical cyclone research, Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale, NHC director |
Spouse | Joanne Simpson |
Awards | Department of Commerce Gold Medal, Cleveland Abbe Award |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Meteorology |
Institutions | Director of the National Hurricane Research Project Director of the National Hurricane Center |
Thesis | A Study of Piezo-electricity (1935) |
Academic advisors | W. S. Nelms |
Simpson died in Washington, D.C. at the age of 102.[1]
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