About Herbert Riehl
Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 82). Herbert Riehl was a German and American meteorologist and university teacher, known for Tropical meteorology.
Herbert Riehl (March 30, 1915 – June 1, 1997) was a German-born American meteorologist who is widely regarded as the father of tropical meteorology. He is well known for his work with Joanne Simpson on the importance of hot towers, and their critical role in transport of energy out of the tropics via the Hadley circulation. He was responsible for founding the atmospheric science department at Colorado State University.
Awards American Meteorological Society's Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award (1947) American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Losey Award (1962) American Meteorological Society Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal (1979)
Riehl wrote the first textbook on tropical meteorology.
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Who was Herbert Riehl?
German-American meteorologist
When was Herbert Riehl born?
Herbert Riehl was born on 30 March 1915 in Munich.
When did Herbert Riehl die?
Herbert Riehl died on 1 June 1997 in Denver.
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Herbert Riehl was a meteorologist and university teacher.
What was Herbert Riehl known for?
Herbert Riehl was known for Tropical meteorology.
What nationality was Herbert Riehl?
Herbert Riehl was German and American.
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