Vilhelm Bjerknes

Description: (Norwegian Physicist and Meteorologist Known for Being One of the Founders of the Modern Science of Weather Forecasting)
Vilhelm Bjerknes was a pioneering physicist and meteorologist from Norway, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to weather forecasting. He formulated fundamental equations crucial for numerical weather prediction and climate modeling. Additionally, he founded the Bergen School of Meteorology, a key institution that significantly advanced meteorological knowledge and forecasting methods in the early 20th century. Bjerknes' work established the groundwork for contemporary meteorology practices and weather prediction, revolutionizing our comprehension and forecasting of weather phenomena today.

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Birthday March 14, 1862 (Pisces)
Born In Christiania, Norway
Died on April 9, 1951
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