Henry Stommel Research Award
Encyclopedia
The Henry Stommel Research Award is awarded by the American Meteorological Society
to researchers in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the understanding of the dynamics and physics
of the ocean
. The award is in the form of a medallion and was named for Henry Stommel
.
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...
to researchers in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the understanding of the dynamics and physics
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...
of the ocean
Ocean
An ocean is a major body of saline water, and a principal component of the hydrosphere. Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean, a continuous body of water that is customarily divided into several principal oceans and smaller seas.More than half of this area is over 3,000...
. The award is in the form of a medallion and was named for Henry Stommel
Henry Stommel
Henry Melson Stommel was a major contributor to the field of physical oceanography. Beginning in the 1940s, he advanced theories about global ocean circulation patterns and the behavior of the Gulf Stream that form the basis of physical oceanography today...
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Recipients
| Recipient | Rationale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Melvin E. Stern | "for profound and original contributions to the development of geophysical fluid dynamics and its application to the physics of the ocean circulation" |
| 1996 | Joseph L. Reid | "for fundamental contributions to a quantitative understanding of the global circulation, based on detailed and insightful analyses of hydrographic observations" |
| 1997 | George Veronis | "for a wide range of fundamental contributions to the development of physical oceanography and geophysical fluid dynamics" |
| 1998 | Nicholas P. Fofonoff | "for his fundamental work on the general circulation and the physical properties of the ocean and for development of observational techniques in physical oceanography" |
| 1999 | Peter B. Rhines | "for amazing physical insight and profound appreciation of observations as a guide to understanding how the ocean works" |
| 2000 | Carl I. Wunsch Carl Wunsch Carl Wunsch is the Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Physical Oceanography at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is known for his early work in internal waves and more recently for research into the effects of ocean circulation on climate.- Career :Wunsch received his Ph. D. in... |
"for his leadership in understanding the circulation of the global ocean, and his insistence that our understanding and models be based upon and assessed through direct observations." |
| 2001 | Christopher J. R. Garrett | "for his rare ability to use simple models or concepts to expose the rich underlying physics that leads us all to a more profound understanding of ocean processes" |
| 2002 | Nelson G. Hogg | "for elucidating the structure and dynamics of the ocean circulation through observation, analysis, and theory" |
| 2003 | Harry L. Bryden | "for fundamental and elegant observational contributions to understanding the oceanic general circulation" |
| 2004 | Friedrich A. Schott | "for systematically undertaking observations in challenging environments and for bold interpretation leading to greater understanding of the ocean circulation" |
| 2005 | John S. Allen John S. Allen John Stuart Allen was an American astronomer, university professor and university president. He was a native of Indiana, and pursued a career as a professor of astronomy after receiving his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees... |
"for his insightful and rigorous elucidation of ocean processes over the continental shelf and slope" |
| 2006 | Michael C. Gregg | "for outstanding and comprehensive measurements of turbulence and mixing in many oceanic environments, and particularly for establishing a quantitative relationship between pelagic mixing rates and the energy of internal waves" |
| 2007 | John A. Whitehead | “For his fundamental contributions to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Physical Oceanography, for which his laboratory and observational studies of rotating hydraulic flows have been particularly illuminating.” |
| 2008 | Peter D. Killworth | “For his many important contributions to ocean modeling and theoretical oceanography, which have significantly extended our knowledge of the processes governing ocean circulation” |
| 2009 | Kirk Bryan, Jr. | “For pioneering contributions to ocean circulation modeling, including model development and applications to the study of ocean heat transport and the ocean's role in climate” |
| 2010 | Thomas B. Sanford | "For pioneering development of unique instruments based on electromagnetic sensors and for using them to unravel key features of ocean dynamics" |