Ramón Jardí i Borrás
Spanish seismologist and professor
About Ramón Jardí i Borrás
Lived 1881 – 1972 (aged 90). Ramón Jardí i Borrás was a Spanish seismologist, university teacher, meteorologist and astronomer.
Ramon Jardí i Borras (Tivissa, November 13, 1881 – June 5, 1972)
Early life Ramon Jardí studied at the Faculty of Science, where he specialized in Physical Science. After obtaining his doctorate, he taught at the University of Barcelona (1930–1951).
In June 1927, two pluviometers entered into operation, one in the Department of Meteorology and one in the Fabra Observatory. Thanks to the device and to the uninterrupted activity of the Observatory, Barcelona has a record of "almost-instantaneous" intensities of rainfall that is the most comprehensive in the world.
To measure the average intensity of rainfall in a certain interval of time, the Pluviometer of intensities uses the formula:
Intensity varies over time. The pluviometer records instantaneous rain intensity (as its name defines):
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Who was Ramón Jardí i Borrás?
Spanish seismologist and professor (1881-1972)
When was Ramón Jardí i Borrás born?
Ramón Jardí i Borrás was born on 13 November 1881 in Tivissa.
When did Ramón Jardí i Borrás die?
Ramón Jardí i Borrás died on 5 June 1972 in Barcelona.
What was Ramón Jardí i Borrás's occupation?
Ramón Jardí i Borrás was a seismologist, university teacher, meteorologist and astronomer.
What nationality was Ramón Jardí i Borrás?
Ramón Jardí i Borrás was Spanish.
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