Anna Mani
Presidency College, Madras
Indian physicist and meteorologist
Event Description
Anna Mani was a pioneering physicist and meteorologist widely celebrated as the "Weather Woman of India." After researching the optical properties of rubies and diamonds under Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman, she moved to London to specialize in meteorological instrumentation at Imperial College
Summary
, Anna Mani revolutionized atmospheric science by developing India's first balloon-borne ozonesonde, which provided critical long-term data later used to confirm the Antarctic ozone hole. Additionally, her meticulous mapping of solar radiation and wind speeds across India created the foundational data blueprints used to site the nation's modern wind farms and solar grids today.
Award Details
K. R. Ramanathan Medal
Institution Details
Presidency College, Madras
Educational Institution