Robert C. Miller
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Col. Robert C. Miller, USAF (1920–1998), was an American meteorologist, who pioneered severe convective storms forecasting and applied research, developing an empirical forecasting method, identifying many features associated with severe thunderstorms, a forecast checklist and manuals, and is known for the first official tornado forecast (1948 Tinker Air Force Base tornadoes), and it verified, in 1948. [1][2][3][4]
Born1920
Died1998 (aged 77–78)
AllegianceUnited States
Robert C. Miller | |
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| Born | 1920 |
| Died | 1998 (aged 77–78) |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Service years | 1942–1965 |
Rank | Colonel |
| Other work | Meteorologist |
| Scientific career | |
| Known for | Tornado and convective storm forecasting |
| Awards | Clarence Leroy Meisinger Award |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | USAAF, USAF, federal civil service, consultant |
