Introduction for Dr Ed Kessler

Originally from the Northeast, Dr Kessler came to NSSL from the Travelers Research Center in Connecticut
He received his Ph.D. Meteorology in 1957 from MIT after serving in the Army.
He also served as a Captain in the Air Force Reserve and was Chief of the Synoptic Meteorology Section at the Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories
In the 1964, Dr Kessler became the first Director of the NSSL and was an Affiliate Professor of Meteorology at OU until his retirement in 1987
Under his leadership, the Doppler radar research was conducted that led to NEXRAD
Dr Kessler has served on numerous Advisory Panels, including NASA and NCAR
He has consulted for several Countries on Weather related topics, including Saudi Arabia and Mexico
He has a strong interest in Oklahoma Politics, Environmental Conservation, Wind Energy, and Agriculture and currently manages 350 acres of land in Purcell
Dr Kessler has authored over 250 publications and reports