Simpson, Robert, 1989-09-06
Scope and Contents
Oral history interview with Robert Simpson, 1989. Interviewed by Edward Zipser. 3 sound cassettes (ca. 3 hrs., tape 1 side 1 severely degraded) analog, mono + Transcript (45 pgs.). AMS 32-34; two versions (one master, one copy). Forms part of American Meteorological Society Oral History Project. Topics include: early life and education; early work with the meteorological society; work during World War II and Dr. Reichelderfer; Air Force School of Tropical Meteorology in Panama; hurricane research; PhD at University of Chicago; Severe Storms Laboratory; project STORMFURY and weather modification.
Dates
- 1989-09-06
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Extent
From the Collection: 107.00 Items
Language of Materials
English
- Tropical meteorology Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Weather control Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives Repository