Soviet scientists’ participation in hydrophysical research conducted as part of the events of the International Geophysical Year (1957–1958)
https://doi.org/10.59887/2073-6673.2025.18(1)-9
Abstract
The International Geophysical Year, held in 1957–1958, became an important event for conducting hydrophysical observations of the world ocean. Successful participation of Soviet scientists in its events became possible due to state support for research institutes, direction for research of research vessels, purchase and production of necessary equipment. The greatest contribution was made by the research vessels “Mikhail Lomonosov” and “Vityaz” used in the research. Deep-sea vehicles, sea buoys, space satellites were widely used in the research, which made it possible to clarify the nature of sea currents, causes of tsunamis and other issues of marine hydrophysics. It was also important that Soviet scientists attracted scientists from the countries of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance and other friendly countries to the research.
Keywords
International Geophysical Year,
hydrophysical observations,
hydrophysics,
seabed geology,
sea currents
Supporting agencies: The work was carried out within the framework of the Russian Science Foundation grant № 20-78-10095-P “Soviet Science as an Industry: Personnel, Infrastructure, Organizational and Management Practices (1920s-1970s)
About the Authors
M. G. Grishin
S.I. Vavilov Institute for the History of Science and Technology, Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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14 Baltiyskaya Str., Moscow 125315
A. V. Sobisevich
S.I. Vavilov Institute for the History of Science and Technology, Russian Academy of Sciences ; Russian State University for the Humanities
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
WoS ResearcherID: Е-5822-2016, Scopus AuthorID: 57196246202
14 Baltiyskaya Str., Moscow 125315
6 Miusskaya sq., Moscow 125047
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Grishin M.G., Sobisevich A.V. Soviet scientists’ participation in hydrophysical research conducted as part of the events of the International Geophysical Year (1957–1958). Fundamental and Applied Hydrophysics. 2025;18(1):106-120. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.59887/2073-6673.2025.18(1)-9
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