Edwin Kessler III | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2, 1928 |
| Died | February 21, 2017 (aged 88) |
| Education | Columbia University (1950) MIT (M.S., 1952; Sc.D., 1957) |
| Known for | Overseeing development of Doppler weather radar, Kessler Microphysics Scheme, first director of National Severe Storms Laboratory |
| Awards | Cleveland Abbe Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | Cambridge Research Laboratories, Travelers Research Center, NSSL |
| Theses | |
| Doctoral advisor | Henry G. Houghton |
| Other academic advisors | J. M. Austin |
| Influences | David Atlas, Edward Norton Lorenz |
| Influenced | Edward Norton Lorenz, Howard Bluestein |
Edwin Kessler III (December 2, 1928 – February 21, 2017) was an American atmospheric scientist. He was known for being part of the development of Doppler weather radar and was the first director of the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).
Kessler died in Austin, Texas on February 21, 2017, aged 88.