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Merle A. Tuve: 1901–1982 |
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
Volume 63,
Issue 28,
1982,
Page 569-569
L. Thomas Aldrich,
Louis Brown,
W. Kent Ford,
David E. James,
Alan T. Linde,
Vera C. Rubin,
I. Selwyn Sacks,
Norbert Thonnard,
George W. Wetherill,
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Merle Anthony Tuve died May 20, 1982, in Bethesda, Maryland, at the age of 80. His entire scientific life of more than 50 years was spent with the Carnegie Institution of Washington, except for his leave of absence to work with the Office of Scientific Research and Development during WWII. His personal research—and research was intensely personal with Merle Tuve—was in subjects as diverse as the ionosphere, the atomic nucleus, cosmic rays, the atmosphere, the earth's crust and mantle, and the Milky Way. As director of Carnegie's Department of Terrestrial Magnetism he initiated programs in explosion seismic studies of the crust, radiometric dating of rock, and biophysical research into the structure of genetic material. His range of interests and depth of knowledge was astounding. His physical insight was so profound that the questions he studied often were at the heart of complicated matters and disclosed his deep interests in science and in the work of his colleagues. They were characteristics that showed little evidence of diminishing with
ISSN:0002-8606
DOI:10.1029/EO063i028p00569-01
年代:1982
数据来源: WILEY
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[Comment on] “Stardust” refrains [Memories] |
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
Volume 63,
Issue 28,
1982,
Page 570-570
Jean Goguel,
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InEos, 63 (12), March 23, p. 201, under the title ‘Stardust Memories,’ there is a quotation of St. Exupery, followed by the question: Have geologists ever traveled to these plateaus [on which the author has found a layer of star dust]?Geologists may be sensitive to the poet's feelings, as the poet may be—and has been, in fact—sensitive to the geologists' f
ISSN:0002-8606
DOI:10.1029/EO063i028p00570-01
年代:1982
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Disziplingeschichte als wissenschaftliche Selbstreflexion der historischen Wissenschaftsforschung |
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
Volume 63,
Issue 28,
1982,
Page 571-571
H. E. Landsberg,
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This monograph, Disziplingeschichte als wissenschaftliche Selbstreflexion der historischen Wissenschaftsforschung: Eine Darstellung unter Heranziehung von Fallstudien der Wissenschaftsgeschichte der Geophysik, is principally concerned with the problem of how scientific disciplines develop. The historical aspects of geophysics and meteorology, as they became separated from the classical sciences of geography, physics, and astronomy, are the principal topics of discussion. There are three main sections.In the first the author traces some of the symptoms that characterize the emergence of an independent branch of science. These include establishment of journals specifically focused on advances in the specialty, the appearance of personalities with pioneering research, and organizations devoted to the particular field. In touching on these elements in the context of geophysics, a particular aspect becomes immediately obvious. It is the arising need for international cooperation. In the last century this was demonstrated by the establishment of the International Meteorological Organization in 1873 and the 11‐nation venture of the International Polar Year 1882/83. It also becomes clear that geophysics is distinctly different from the laboratory sciences because it is notably steered by external events such as the Krakatoa eruption 1883, major earthquakes, notable floods, et
ISSN:0002-8606
DOI:10.1029/EO063i028p00571
年代:1982
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1982 Bowie Medalist: Henry Stommel |
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Eos, Transactions American Geophysical Union,
Volume 63,
Issue 28,
1982,
Page 572-572
Walter H. Munk,
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When Curt Collins asked me to present the citation for the award of the 1982 Bowie Medal, my immediate response was: can he deliver the medalist? Henry Stommel is not known for his attendance at large meetings, nor can I believe that the acceptance of public honors is one of his favorite pastimes.My job is made easier by the recent volume ‘Scientific Surveys in Honor of Henry Stommel’ put together by Bruce Warren and Carl Wunsch. Arons has summarized Hank's scientific work, and there are personal notes by Montgomery, Deacon, and Fuglister that I have greatly enjo
ISSN:0002-8606
DOI:10.1029/EO063i028p00572
年代:1982
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