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George Platzman

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George Platzman · Science & Medicine

What

Meteorologist known for numerical weather prediction and tidal dynamics

When

1920, Chicago, Illinois, United States — 2008, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Where

United States

Biography

George Platzman is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Meteorologist known for numerical weather prediction and tidal dynamics

How & why

George W. Platzman was an American meteorologist at the University of Chicago and a pioneer of numerical weather prediction. He was part of the team that produced the first computerized weather forecast on the ENIAC in 1950 and later made foundational contributions to storm-surge forecasting and tidal dynamics. He is documented among Jewish scientists of his generation.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Earth & Planetary Science

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Meteorologist known for numerical weather prediction and tidal dynamics

1920

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Earth & Planetary Science