ABSTRACT
Born: March 14, 1862; Christiania (modern Oslo), Norway
Died: April 9, 1951; Oslo, Norway Areas of Achievement: Physics, oceanography, and
meteorology Contribution: Bjerknes made some advances in
early radio-wave theory, but he is recognized primarily for his extensive work on the formation and behavior of cyclones, polar fronts, squall lines, and other weather phenomena. Under his direction, the Norwegian Weather Forecasting division at Bergen became the world center for meteorological study between 1918 and 1930.
