Dean Roemmich
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Dean Roemmich is a contemporary American physical oceanographer
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Roemmich was the early leader behind the sensors array Argo
which measures vertical profiles of oceanic conditions such as temperature, salinity, and pressure.
He received the Sverdrup Gold Medal Award
from the American Meteorological Society
in 2008 for his contributions to the measurement and understanding of the ocean's role in climate, and for leading the development and implementation of the Argo array. He joined Scripps Institution of Oceanography
in 1981.
Physical oceanography
Physical oceanography is the study of physical conditions and physical processes within the ocean, especially the motions and physical properties of ocean waters.Physical oceanography is one of several sub-domains into which oceanography is divided...
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Roemmich was the early leader behind the sensors array Argo
Argo (oceanography)
Argo is an observation system for the Earth's oceans that provides real-time data for use in climate, weather, oceanographic and fisheries research. Argo consists of a large collection of small, drifting oceanic robotic probes deployed worldwide. The probes float as deep as 2 km. Once every...
which measures vertical profiles of oceanic conditions such as temperature, salinity, and pressure.
He received the Sverdrup Gold Medal Award
Sverdrup Gold Medal Award
Sverdrup Gold Medal Award - is the American Meteorological Society's award granted to researchers who make outstanding contributions to the scientific knowledge of interactions between the oceans and the atmosphere.-Recipients:...
from the American Meteorological Society
American Meteorological Society
The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences and the advancement of their professional applications. Founded in 1919, the American Meteorological Society has a membership...
in 2008 for his contributions to the measurement and understanding of the ocean's role in climate, and for leading the development and implementation of the Argo array. He joined Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California, is one of the oldest and largest centers for ocean and earth science research, graduate training, and public service in the world...
in 1981.