Vincent Schaefer
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Vincent Joseph Schaefer (July 4, 1906 – July 25, 1993) was an American chemist and meteorologist who developed cloud seeding. On November 13, 1946, while a researcher at the General Electric Research Laboratory, Schaefer modified clouds in the Berkshire Mountains by seeding them with dry ice. While he was self-taught and never completed high school,[1] he was issued 14 patents.
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Vincent Schaefer | |
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Born | (1906-07-04)July 4, 1906 |
Died | July 25, 1993(1993-07-25) (aged 87) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | cloud seeding |
Scientific career | |
Fields | chemistry meteorology |
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