Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal

The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal is the highest award for atmospheric science of the American Meteorological Society. It is presented to individual scientists, who receive a medal. Named in honor of meteorology and oceanography pioneer Carl-Gustaf Rossby, who was also its second (1953) recipient.

Previous names

The prize was initially called Award for Extraordinary Scientific Achievement. In 1958 it was renamed The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Award for Extraordinary Scientific Achievement, and after 1963, its current name.

Recipients

See also

References

  1. http://www.ametsoc.org/awards/2015awardrecipients.pdf
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-07. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
  3. "2016 AMS Award Winners". American Meteorological Society. Retrieved 24 November 2015.

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