Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award Open for Nominations 10 November 2024 – 15 January 2025

Award Recipients

2024

• Dr Duane Waliser
  Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

  Awarded

  Award: 2024 AIAA Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award

  AIAA Citation: For highly impactful science and leadership contributions to atmospheric and Earth system science that have progressively advanced and leveraged space-based Earth observations.

2023

• Jeanne G Mason
  Boeing Commercial Airplanes

  Awarded

  Award: 2023 AIAA Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award

  AIAA Citation: For exceptional service to aviation safety for aircraft icing by organizing and directing partnerships that invest in solutions to understand convective weather ice crystal phenomena.

2022

• Dr Fred Proctor
  Retired NASA

  Awarded

  Award: 2022 AIAA Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award

  AIAA Citation: "For leading fundamental research to characterize atmospheric-related aviation hazards and to develop advanced sensor algorithms for identifying and mitigating these hazards."

2021

• Mr Harold E Addy Jr
  NASA Glenn Research Center

  Awarded

  Award: 2021 AIAA Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award

  AIAA Citation: For exceptional achievements and leadership in advancing aviation safety and the state of art of atmospheric research through experimental ice accretion and aerodynamic studies.

2020

• George C Greene
  Awarded

  Award: 2020 Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award

  AIAA Citation: For his outstanding contributions and leadership applied to fundamental understanding of aircraft wake turbulence.

2019

• Dr Marcia K Politovich
  Awarded

  Award: 2019 Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award

  AIAA Citation: For her outstanding contributions in atmospheric science research dedicated to continuous improvement in aviation safety in general and in-flight icing in particular.”

2018

• Mr. Roland L Bowles
  NASA

  Awarded

  Award: 2018 Losey Atmospheric Sciences Award

  AIAA Citation: For his outstanding and leadership that has lead to a better understanding and mitigation of aviation hazards (wind shear, convection-induced turbulence, and wake turbulence).

2016

• William L Smith
  Hampton University

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For visionary and pioneering ultraspectral resolution sounding techniques used for current and future polar satellite advanced infrared sounding systems for improved weather forecasting.

2015

• Dr Ian A Waitz
  Massachusettes Institute of Technology

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: “For outstanding fundamental contributions and leadership in the understanding and mitigation of the impact of aircraft emissions on the atmosphere.”

2014

• Dr John Hallett
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding scholarship that has led to a better understanding of the fundamental processes of cloud microphysics and for exceptional leadership as a mentor and a teacher of atmospheric physics.

2012

• Dr Alex Feo
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For exceptional research contributions and international scientific leadership on icing scaling, icing physics, and heavy rain effects on aerodynamic effects of aircraft, and development of advanced research facilities.

2011

• Dr Patrick Minnis
  NASA-Langley Research Center

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For pioneering achievements in determining the climate impact of contrails and improving aircraft icing condition diagnoses and aviation weather analyses using satellite-derived cloud properties.

2010

• Prof Jeffrey M Forbes
  University of Colorado Boulder

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: To recognize his extensive contributions to our knowledge and understanding of the re-entry, aerobraking and orbital drag environments of Earth, Mars, and Venus.

2009

• Mr. Eugene G Hill
  Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For the marked advancement of flight safety by leading an international, collaborative effort involving industry, regulatory agencies, and research organizations in aircraft icing research and to establish and implement a new set of certification criteria for flight in icing

2008

• Dr Wayne R Sand
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For significant accomplishments as a researcher, educator, consultant and leader of aviation weather research, and for his impact on the advancement of aerospace research and to aviation safety.

2007

• Dr Mark G Potapczuk
  NASA Glenn Research Center

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to aviation safety through technical expertise and leadership in the development of aircraft icing technology, including knowledge of the fundamentals of ice-accretion physics and the resulting changes in aerodynamics.

2006

• Mr. Otha H Vaughan
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For the innovative exploitation and promotion of space flight to explore the atmosphere and discovery of important processes of the global electrical circuit -- Red Sprites and Blue Jets.

2005

• CAPT Dennis W Newton
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For an outstanding career of research, leadership, and practical guidance in the field of inflight icing and hazardous weather affecting aviation.

2004

• Mr Dale L Johnson
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For exceptional contributions in atmospheric science relative to development and interpretation of inputs for the design, development, and operation of launch vehicles and spacecraft

2003

• Prof Daniel E Hastings
  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For significant achievements in space-plasma interactions with space systems and for astute leadership in USAF aerospace programs

2002

• Mr Thomas P Ratvasky
  NASA Glenn Research Center

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to the understanding of iced airplane aerodynamics and the communication of this knowledge to the pilot community through educational materials

2001

• Mr. John T Madura
  NASA-Kenndey Space Center

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to atmospheric science as applied to the support and development of flight programs weather requirements and of detailed weather launch commit criteria

2000

• Mr. Donald J Kessler
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: In recognition for pioneering work in the discovery and definition of the orbital debris component of the atmospheric environment

1999

• Dr Carolyn K Purvis
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For a lifetime of work culminating in the elevation of Space Environment Effects to the status of a respected discipline in spacecraft design

1998

• Dr Michael B Bragg
  University of Washington

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For pioneering research into the physics of ice accretion on aircraft and for improving the understanding of its effects on aircraft aerodynamics and flight safety

1997

• Mr. Orvel E Smith
  NTI

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For many years of outstanding contributions to the development of Atmospheric Models for the Design and Development of Aerospace Vehicles

1996

• Mr. Edwin F Harrison
  NASA-Langley Research Center

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership, vision, and scientific contributions in advancing the understanding of cloud atmospheric radiation and climate through innovative anaylsis of satellite missions and observations

1995

• James A Weinman
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For significant contributions and leadership in the analysis and measurements of the radiative properties of atmospheric aerosols, clouds, and precipitation

1994

• Prof R John Hansman
  Massachusettes Institute of Technology

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding scientific, engineering and leadership contributions over a broad range of aviation related disciplines which have contributed substantially in the mitigation of aviation weather hazards

1993

• Dr Moustafa T Chahine
  Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For contributions, vision, and leadership in the development of atmospheric remote sensors and parameters retrieval techniques which have had major impacts on weather prediction and climate research

1992

• C Gordon Little
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For exceptional scientific leadership and personal contributions in the development of new, innovative, remote sensing techniques and systems for measuring atmospheric variables for aviation, space, and general weather information services

1991

• Mr. Charles H Sprinkle
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

  Awarded

1990

• Dr Robert E Turner
  Awarded

1989

• Mr. James D Lawrence
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For scientific leadership in atmospheric sciences research which has increased the understanding atmospheric processes and their relationship to the environment and for making major contributions to national programs in climate and environmental monitoring

1988

• Dr Shelby Tilford
  Orbital Sciences Corporation

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For personal contributions and leadership to a scientific understanding of the atmosphere and its critical relationship to aircraft and space vehicles

1987

• John McCarthy
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For the development of new technology and innovative experiments which have led to a greatly improved understanding of low level weather hazards and their impact on flight safety.

1986

• Dr John S Theon
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to the understanding of upper atmospheric structure, terrain induced turbulence, and global atmospheric dynamics, and for outstanding leadership in the development of advances spaceborne remote sensing techniques

1985

• Dennis W Camp
  Pace and Waite Inc

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For significant scientific leadership and contribution to environmental research in the field of aeronautical systems, especially for aviation safety, atmospheric turbulence, and his contributions to the definition of space shuttle environmental inputs.

1984

• John H Enders
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: In recognitiion of outstanding contributions and demonstrated performance in initiating and supporting atmospheric research as it affects aeronautical systems, especially from an aviation safety standpoint.

1983

• Dr Walter Frost
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For significant scientific leadership and contributions to environmental research in the fields of atmospheric turbulence, fluid flow and aeronautical systems safety and for his contributions to the definition of Space Shuttle environment inputs

1982

• T Theodore Fujita
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For contributions to the understanding of the development and characterization of tornadoes and for studies on the aeronautical consequences of wind shear and downbursts

1981

• Mr Jean T Lee
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For invaluable contributions to flying safety, including the description of turbulence in and near thunderstorms, the interpretation of radar data in terms of storm turbulence, and the definition of radar-based criteria for safe and economical guidance of aircraft near thunderstorms

1980

• Dr William W Vaughan
  NASA Emeritus

  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For the development and application of natural environment design criteria for the design and operation of aerospace vehicles

1979

• Allan B Bailey
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For personal contribution in the refinement of atmospheric density measurements through the highly precise determination of sphere drag over a wide range of Mach and Reymonds numbers

1978

• Robert A McClatchey
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For the research and development of atmospheric transmission codes; for the visible and infrared measurements of meteorological variables important to remote sensing and to many factors influencing flight environment

1977

• Robert Knollenberg
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For the research, development, and field use of advanced particle probes for the insitu characterization of airborne particles important to reentry erosion and to many factors in aircraft flight environments

1975

• Paul W Kadlec
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For his work in identifying and documenting factors indicating clear air turbulence and for his publications acquainting pilots with meteorological features of the high atmosphere

1974

• Norman Sissenwine
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For continued and extensive contributions of meteorological and climatological inputs to aerospace engineering, as exemplified by your work on Standard Atmospheres and the Handbook of Geophysics

1973

• Dr George H Fichtl
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For original work in the definition and interpretation of atmospheric wind environments for the design and operation of aeronautical systems

1972

• David Q Wark
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For initiative, creativity, and effective leadership of a twelve year team effort which produced an operational system of world-wide aerological observations

1971

• Verner Suomi
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For creativity and ingenuity in designing advanced meteorological sensors for satellite applications as exemplified by your Spin-Scan camera which has made it possible to view the earth''s atmosphere as an entity

1970

• Mr. Newton A Lieurance
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For distinguished leadership in the formulation and execution of improved meteorological services for aviation over the past twenty years

1969

• Robert D Fletcher
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding dedicated leadership and service during the past thirty years to Aeronautical Meteorology, both as a scientist and administrator

1967

• Elmar R Reiter
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions to the field of Aviation Meteorology, especially to the understanding of Clear Air Turbulence

1966

• David Atlas
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For recognized contributions to the field of radar meteorology, extensive and definitive publications in this field, and many basic discoveries of prime significance to the science of meteorology as applied to aeronautics

1965

• George P Cressman
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For the rapid and effective application of numerical weather analysis and forecasting techniques to aeronautical operation

1964

• Mr. Robert C Miller
  Awarded

  AIAA Citation: For outstanding contributions in developing, establishing, and operating an eminently successful service to provide aviation with warnings of tornadoes, hail, and related severe weather phenomena

1962

• Jacob A Bjerknes
  Awarded

1961

• COL Arthur F Merewether
  Awarded

1960

• Thomas F Malone
  Awarded

1959

• Herbert Riehl
  Awarded

1958

• P D McTaggart Cowan
  Awarded

1957

• Jule G Charney
  Awarded

1956

• Ross Gunn
  Awarded

1955

• Robert C Bundgaard
  Awarded

1954

• Hermann B Wobus
  Awarded

1953

• Henry T Harrison Jr.
  Awarded

1952

• Vincent J Schaefer
  Awarded

1951

• Ivan R Tannehill
  Awarded

1950

• Roscoe R Braham
  Awarded

1949

• William Lewis
  Awarded

1948

• Paul A Humphrey
  Awarded

1947

• Benjamin G Holzman
  Awarded

1946

• Carl G Rossby
  Awarded

1945

• Harry Wexler
  Awarded

1944

• John C Bellamy
  Awarded

1943

• Joseph J George
  Awarded

1942

• F W Reichelderfer
  Awarded

1941

• Horace R Byers
  Awarded

1940

• Henry G Houghton Jr.
  Awarded