Herbert Friedman (1916–2000)

Herbert Friedman, recipient of the 1981 William Bowie Medal, died September 9 in Arlington, Virginia, at the age of 84. Dr. Friedman became an AGU member in 1957 and a Fellow in 1962. His professional career was with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory where he served as chief scientist of the E.O. Hulburt Center for Space Research. He was a member of the Aeronomy subsection of SPA. In his tribute for the presentation of the Bowie medal, Phillip Mange also a member of the Aeronomy subsection cited Dr. Friedmans dedication to the observation and interpretation of the space environment and its behavior and detailed many of his pioneering discoveries in geophysical understanding. These included the first space observations of the role of solar x‐rays,Schumann‐region ultraviolet, and Lyman alpha in the production of the ionosphere. Mange also noted Dr. Friedmans role as a principal contributor to the study of the relationship between solar flux variability and ionospheric behavior over a solar cycle; and his responsibility for the theoretical prediction and first observations of the role of solar flare x‐rays in producing ionospheric fadeout.