William Joseph Campbell | |
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:1992_Bill_by_UPS_artist.jpg) Commemorative drawing of William J. Campbell by artist Scott Bailey | |
| Born | May 1, 1930 |
| Died | November 20, 1992 (aged 62) |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | United States Geological Survey |
William Joseph Campbell (May 1, 1930 – November 20, 1992) was a ranking meteorologist for the United States Geological Survey. He was a pioneer of the remote sensing of the polar regions and an expert on polar ice.[1][2]
William devoted his career to investigating and developing the use of aircraft and satellite remote sensing methods to study the interrelationships of polar ice caps, glaciers, sea ice, ice sheets, and snow packs to climate and the hydrological cycle.[3]
- ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (1992-11-27). "W. J. Campbell, 62, Meteorologist Who Was an Expert on Polar Ice". The New York Times. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "Obituary: William J. Campbell". Antarctic Journal of the US. 28 (1): 27. 1993.
- ^ "William T. Pecora Award" (PDF). U.S. Department of the Interior. 1988-01-01. Retrieved 2021-10-27.