Description: (British Meteorologist Who Improved the Accuracy of Meteorological Measurements)
George James Symons FRS was a pioneering British meteorologist renowned for founding and leading the British Rainfall Organisation. He set up an extensive network of rainfall data collection sites throughout the British Isles, greatly enhancing knowledge of precipitation patterns. Symons' commitment to meteorology resulted in improvements in rainfall measurement methods and data interpretation. His contributions paved the way for contemporary hydrology and meteorological studies, positioning him as a prominent figure in climatology during the 19th century.