Oral history interview with Wilmot N. Hess, 1986 June 19.

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Oral history interview with Wilmot N. Hess, 1986 June 19.

Hess discusses NCAR's major achievements during his appointment as Director; NCAR's relationship with the National Science Foundation; and directions for NCAR's future. Interview was conducted after Dr. Hess' resignation.

2 sound cassettes (95 minutes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8291696

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Hess, Wilmot N.

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Physicist (atmospheric physics, oceanography) and Director of National Center for Atmospheric Research 1980-1986. From the description of Oral history interview with Wilmot N. Hess, 1986 June 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82908060 ...

National Science Foundation (U.S.)

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National Center for Atmospheric Research (U.S.)

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The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) was created in 1960 to provide a facility for the collection and analysis of data from the atmosphere. The center was established by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR - 14 universities with departments of meteorology) with initial funding from the National Science Foundation. From the description of Addition to records, [ca. 1960-1996]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81407214 From the description of ...