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Proffitt, Michael Herry was born on July 2, 1942 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Wade Leroy and Bertie Proffitt.
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Michael Herry Proffitt
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Michael Herry Proffitt, American Atmospheric scientist. Achievements include identification of significant ozone loss surronding Antarctic ozone hole and within Artic vortex from high altitude aircraft data; demonstration that polar ozone loss occurs in mid to early winter, which is earlier than previously believed. Member American Geophysical Union, International Society Optical Engineering.
Education
Bachelor, University Texas, 1964; Master of Arts, University Texas, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1968.
Career
Assistant professor mathematics, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1968-1971; associate professor mathematics, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1971-1972; research scientist physics Department, University Texas, Austin, 1972-1980; research scientist/Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, U. Colorado, Boulder, since 1980.
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Membership
Member American Geophysical Union, International Society Optical Engineering.
Connections
Married Claire Sheridan, September 2, 1967 (divorced October 1984). Children: Daniel Wade, Monica Clare. Married Cynthia Mariel De Chana, July 16, 1988.
Children: Victoria Mariel, Sofia Maria.
