Helmut Landsberg Scientist

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.

Personal facts

Helmut Landsberg
Birth dateFebruary 09, 1906
Birth place
Frankfurt , Germany
Citizenship
United States
Date of deathDecember 06, 1985
Place of death
Geneva , Switzerland
Education
Goethe University Frankfurt
Known for
Climatology

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Scientist

awards
National Medal of Science
doctoral advisor

Helmut Landsberg on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.atmos.umd.edu/~owen/METOHOME/Landsberg.html