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Walter Munk

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American physical oceanographer, one of the first scientists to bring statistical methods to the analysis of oceanographic data. He worked across a wide range of topics including surface waves, variations in Earth's rotation, tides, internal waves, deep-ocean drilling, acoustical measurement of ocean properties, sea level rise and climate change; his awards included the National Medal of Science, the Kyoto Prize and induction into the French Legion of Honour.

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1917 1
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2019 1
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American 1
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