Helmut Landsberg
Academic
1906 – 1985
Who was Helmut Landsberg?
Helmut Erich Landsberg was a noted and influential climatologist. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany, February 9, 1906 and died December 6, 1985 in Geneva, Switzerland while attending a meeting of the World Meteorological Organization. Landsberg was an important figure in meteorology and atmospheric science in education, public service and administration. He authored several notable works, particularly in the field of particulate matter and its influence on air pollution and human health. He is the first to write in English about the use of statistical analysis in the field of climatology and implemented such statistical analysis in aiding military operations during World War II. He received a number of significant honors during his life. Several honors are now bestowed in his name in recognition of his contributions to his field.
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- Born
- Feb 9, 1906
Frankfurt - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Goethe University Frankfurt
- Died
- Dec 6, 1985
Geneva
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on July 23, 2013
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