Birthdate: October 19, 1917
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: February 8, 2019
Walter Munk, a pioneering American physical oceanographer, revolutionized oceanographic data analysis by introducing statistical methods. Over his nearly 80-year career, he conducted groundbreaking research in various areas, including surface waves, Earth’s rotation variations, tides, deep-ocean drilling, acoustical measurements, sea level rise, and climate change. Munk’s significant contributions earned him prestigious awards like the National Medal of Science and the Kyoto Prize. He played a crucial role in developing oceanographic forecasting methods during World War II and continued to advance ocean acoustic tomography throughout his career.
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