Paul Siple
Paul Allman Siple (December 18, 1908 – November 25, 1968) was an American Antarctic explorer and geographer who took part in six Antarctic expeditions, including the two Byrd expeditions of 1928–1930 and 1933–1935, representing the Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, Siple was also a Sea Scout. His first and third books covered these adventures. With Charles F. Passel he developed the wind chill factor, and Siple coined the term.
Paul Siple | |
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Paul Siple in 1932 | |
| Born | December 18, 1908 |
| Died | November 25, 1968 (aged 59) |
| Burial place | National Memorial Park |
| Known for | Byrd Expeditions |
| Awards | Eagle Scout |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Clark University |
| Thesis | Adaptations of the Explorer to the Climate of Antarctic (1939) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Geography |
| Notable ideas | Wind chill |
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