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André Robert

1929 – 1993

Canadian meteorologist

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Lived 1929 – 1993 (aged 64). André Robert was a Canadian meteorologist, researcher and university teacher.

Dr. André Robert (April 28, 1929 – November 18, 1993) was a Canadian meteorologist who pioneered the modelling the Earth's atmospheric circulation.

Biography and career Born in New York, NY in 1928, Robert moved to Grand-Mère, Quebec, in May 1937. He received his BSc from Laval University in 1952 and his MSc from the University of Toronto in 1953. He began employment with the Meteorological Service of Canada as a weather forecaster, then in 1959 shifted his interest to research in atmospheric models for short and medium-range numerical weather prediction.

Robert's career was devoted to developing and implementing numerical techniques to solve the interacting time-dependent partial differential equations governing the chronological development of atmospheric behavior in an efficient manner, while still retaining accuracy; in contrast to many scientists who were concerned only with precision.

André Robert died of cardiac arrest in November 19, 1993.

International influence

During his career, André Robert held several positions in national and international organizations:

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Toronto, Laval University, McGill University
Employers
Meteorological Service of Canada, McGill University, Université du Québec à Montréal
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Patterson Medal; Fellow
Also known as
André J. Robert

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped André Robert's

Frequently asked questions

Who was André Robert?

Canadian meteorologist (1929–1993)

When was André Robert born?

André Robert was born on 28 April 1929 in New York City.

When did André Robert die?

André Robert died on 18 November 1993 in Montreal.

What was André Robert's occupation?

André Robert was a meteorologist, researcher and university teacher.

What nationality was André Robert?

André Robert was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: André Robert

· Wikidata: Q2848553

· DBpedia: André Robert

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