Walter Munk
Oceanographer, author, and academic.
Born
October 19th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 102 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An oceanographer contributed significantly to the understanding of ocean currents and waves. Developed methods to forecast ocean fluctuations and made advances in physical oceanography. Authored numerous scientific papers and influenced generations of ocean scientists. Held positions at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and served as an educator and mentor for many students.
Contributed to the development of wave forecasting techniques
Played a key role in understanding El Niño phenomena
Published influential research on ocean circulation
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