Charles A. Whitten Medal

The Charles A. Whitten Medal was established by the American Geophysical Union to honor Charles A. Whitten for his contributions to research in crustal movements. This medal, which was first awarded to Charles A. Whitten, recognizes outstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets. The Charles A. Whitten Medal is given no more than every other year.[1]

Charles A. Whitten was a geodesist with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey who made outstanding contributions to the geodetic sciences and the work of the American Geophysical Union. He was the best known American geodesist of his day, and his kindness to his colleagues and devotion to his profession are legendary.

Charles A. Whitten Medal Winners[2]
YearName
1985Charles A. Whitten
1987William M. Kaula
1989James C. Savage
1991Irwin Shapiro
1993Kurt Lambeck
1995Donald L. Turcotte
1997Gordon Pettengill
1999Richard I. Walcott
2001Byron D. Tapley
2004Wayne Thatcher
2006John M. Wahr
2008Charles C. Counselman III
2010W. R. Peltier
2012David E. Smith
2014Paul Segall
2016Veronique Dehant

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Charles A. Whitten Medal". Honors program. American Geophysical Union. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. ↑ "Charles A. Whitten Medal: Past recipients". Honors program. American Geophysical Union. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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