Robert Simpson (meteorologist)
Robert Simpson | |
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Simpson in 1956. | |
| Born | Robert H. Simpson November 19, 1912 Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2014 (aged 102) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Southwestern University (B.S., 1933) Emory University (M.S., 1935) University of Chicago (Ph.D., 1962) |
| Known for | Tropical cyclone research, Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale, NHC director |
| Spouse | Joanne Simpson |
| Awards | Department of Commerce Gold Medal, Cleveland Abbe Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | Director of the National Hurricane Research Project Director of the National Hurricane Center |
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| Doctoral advisor | Herbert Riehl |
| Other academic advisors | W. S. Nelms |
Robert H. Simpson (November 19, 1912 – December 18, 2014) was an American meteorologist, hurricane specialist, first director of the National Hurricane Research Project (NHRP) from 1955 to 1959, and a former director (1967–1974) of the National Hurricane Center (NHC). He was the co-developer of the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale with Herbert Saffir. His wife was Joanne Simpson.