About James R. Holton
Lived 1938 – 2004 (aged 65). James R. Holton was an American meteorologist and university teacher.
James Reed Holton (1938–2004) was a professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Washington. He was a specialist on atmospheric dynamics, and the author of the atmospheric science textbook An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology.
He was at the University of Washington for 38 years, and awarded every major award in the atmospheric sciences. He was also a member of the National Academy of Sciences. The American Geophysical Union has now named an award after him, named the James R. Holton award ).
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Who was James R. Holton?
American meteorologist (1938–2004)
When was James R. Holton born?
James R. Holton was born on 16 April 1938 in Pullman.
When did James R. Holton die?
James R. Holton died on 3 March 2004 in Seattle.
What was James R. Holton's occupation?
James R. Holton was a meteorologist and university teacher.
What nationality was James R. Holton?
James R. Holton was American.
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