Walter Munk
for his pioneering and fundamental contributions to our understanding of ocean circulation, tides and waves, and their role in the Earth's dynamics
Affiliated at time of winning
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla, United States
Recognition for work with lasting impact
for his pioneering and fundamental contributions to our understanding of ocean circulation, tides and waves, and their role in the Earth's dynamics
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla, United States