George W. Platzman

George William Platzman (April 19, 1920 – August 2, 2008) was an American meteorologist, known for his contributions to the study of geophysical fluid dynamics.[1] He is recognized as a pioneer in the field of storm-surge forecasting.[2]

George W. Platzman
Born(1920-04-19)April 19, 1920
Chicago, Illinois, US
DiedAugust 2, 2008(2008-08-02) (aged 88)
Chicago, Illinois, US
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Chicago
Spouse(s)
Harriet M. Herschberger
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(m. 1945; died 1985)​
Scientific career
FieldsMeteorology
Geophysical fluid dynamics
Doctoral studentsNorman A. Phillips

Biography

Platzman was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 19, 1920. He studied mathematics and physics at the University of Chicago, and graduated in 1940.[3] In 1941, he received his master's degree from the University of Arizona[3] and then returned to the University of Chicago, where he taught meteorology to Air Corps cadets during World War II while simultaneously working on his Ph.D.[3] He completed his Ph.D. in 1947.[3] Platzman taught at the University of Chicago for nearly his entire career and was instrumental in advocating for the use of computers to analyze meteorological data.[3]

Platzman died on August 2, 2008, of heart failure.[3]

References
  1. "George W. Platzman, Meteorologist 1920-2008". U. Chicago. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  2. "Dr. George W. Platzman". IT History Society. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  3. Ahmed, Azam (19 August 2008). "Dr. George Platzman: 1920 - 2008". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2019-12-03.


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