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Verner E. Suomi
(1915–1995)
Meteorologist
United States
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Verner E. Suomi was a meteorologist from the United States.
Quick Facts About Verner E. Suomi
- Born
- December 6, 1915
- Died
- July 30, 1995
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Meteorologist
- Known for
- weather satellite
About Verner E. Suomi
Verner Edward Suomi was a Finnish-American educator, inventor, and scientist. He is considered the father of satellite meteorology. He invented the Spin Scan Radiometer, which for many years was the instrument on the GOES weather satellites that generated the time sequences of cloud images seen on television weather shows. The Suomi NPP polar orbiting satellite, launched in 2011, was named in his honor.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal
National Medal of Science
Franklin Medal
Nevada Medal
International Meteorological Organization Prize
Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
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