The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal is the highest award for atmospheric science of the American Meteorological Society.
Named in honor of meteorology and oceanography pioneer Carl-Gustaf Rossby, who was also its second (1953) recipient.
[1] The prize was initially called Award for Extraordinary Scientific Achievement.
In 1958 it was renamed The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Award for Extraordinary Scientific Achievement, and after 1963, its current name.
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