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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Meteorologist
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:International_Association_of_Meteorology_and_Atmospheric_Sciences
gptkb:American_Meteorological_Society gptkb:National_Weather_Association |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:American_Meteorological_Society's_Award_for_Outstanding_Achievement
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1920-03-23
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Tornado research
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
1998-11-02
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Chicago
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| gptkbp:employees |
gptkb:University_of_Chicago
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| gptkbp:field |
Meteorology
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Dr. Theodore Fujita
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| gptkbp:impact |
Mentorship of young scientists
Collaboration with engineers Promotion of interdisciplinary research Promotion of STEM education initiatives Collaboration with urban planners Contribution to the understanding of tornado formation Advancements in meteorological education Advocacy for improved weather radar technology Collaboration with emergency management agencies Contribution to climate science Contribution to the understanding of downbursts Contribution to the understanding of microbursts Contribution to the understanding of wind damage Development of storm prediction technology Encouragement of youth interest in science Enhanced understanding of storm dynamics Improved tornado safety Increased awareness of severe weather risks Influence on future meteorologists Involvement in community education programs Promotion of research funding for meteorology Support for international meteorological collaboration Influence on public policy regarding weather safety Contribution to the understanding of severe thunderstorms |
| gptkbp:influence |
Building codes
Meteorological research Disaster management Public safety measures Weather prediction models |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Severe weather forecasting
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| gptkbp:inventor |
Fujita scale
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
Fujita scale
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Fujita scale used for tornado classification
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Japanese
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| gptkbp:publishes |
Tornadoes and the Fujita Scale
The_Downburst |
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Severe storms
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| gptkbp:researchInterest |
Statistical analysis
Field studies Modeling of storm systems |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:United_States
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