Harald Sverdrup
Meteorologist and oceanographer
Born
1888
137 years ago
Died
August 21st, 1957
67 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Norway
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Contributed significantly to the fields of meteorology and oceanography. Developed the concept of Sverdrup transport, which describes the movement of water in the ocean. Worked with the U.S. Navy during World War II on oceanographic research and its applications for submarine warfare. Served as the director of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, influencing ocean research. Authored numerous scientific papers that laid the foundation for future studies in physical oceanography.
Developed Sverdrup transport concept
Directed Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published influential oceanographic research
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