Basil John Mason
Meteorologist and academic author
Born
1923
103 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed extensively to the field of meteorology, particularly in atmospheric dynamics and weather prediction. Served as a professor at the University of Reading, where research on weather patterns and statistical methods advanced the understanding of meteorological phenomena. Published numerous papers and books, including texts on computer models for weather forecasting. Worked with various meteorological organizations, influencing both academic and practical applications of weather science.
Authored 'Meteorology for Scientists'
Contributed to numerical weather prediction
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