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August H. Auer Jr
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| Born | 10 June 1940 |
| Died | 10 June 2007 (aged 67) Melbourne
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| Nationality | American |
| Other names | "Augie" |
| Alma mater | Colorado State University |
| Known for | meteorologist |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Wyoming, Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited |
August H. "Augie" Auer Jr. (born June 10, 1940 – died June 10, 2007) was a scientist who studied the atmosphere. He was also a meteorologist, which means he studied weather, in New Zealand.
About Augie Auer
As a boy, Augie grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He was very interested in weather. After a big winter storm hit his hometown, he decided he wanted to become a meteorologist.
He went to Colorado State University to study meteorology. Later, he got a job at the University of Wyoming.
Augie was a professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Wyoming for 22 years. He developed a way to tell if land was urban (city) or rural (countryside). This method is still used today by groups like the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
One of his most important studies was about ice crystals inside clouds.
In 1990, Augie moved to New Zealand. He became the Chief Meteorologist for the Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited (MetService). He worked there from 1990 to 1998.
He also presented the weather forecast on TV3 News for several years. People in New Zealand knew him as a "well-known and colourful meteorologist." He often used everyday words instead of complicated science terms when talking about the weather.
In 2006, Augie helped start the New Zealand Climate Science Coalition. This group aimed to discuss different scientific ideas about climate change. Because of his views, the MetService stated that his opinions were not their official stance.
Augie also disagreed with some statements made by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). This was after "climate science" issues moved from the MetService to NIWA in 1992.
In an interview in 2007, Augie shared his scientific thoughts on climate. He believed that some ideas about climate were misunderstood. He said it was important to discuss different scientific perspectives.
He explained that water vapor is very important for the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect helps keep our planet warm. Without it, Earth would be very cold, about minus 18 degrees Celsius. But because of the greenhouse effect, it stays around 15 degrees Celsius.
He noted that water vapor makes up about 95 percent of the greenhouse effect. Other gases like carbon dioxide and methane contribute a smaller amount. He compared it to adding one drop from an eye dropper to a bathtub full of water.
On June 10, 2007, Augie Auer passed away suddenly in Melbourne. He was celebrating his 67th birthday and 35th wedding anniversary with his family.
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