Harald Sverdrup

Meteorologist and oceanographer

Harald Sverdrup - Meteorologist and oceanographer
Born

1888
137 years ago

Died

August 21st, 1957
68 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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