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Jim Thomson is a Principal Oceanographer at the University of Washington's Applied Physics Lab and an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. He earned his PhD in Physical Oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's joint program with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 2006. His research focuses on studying wave turbulence and ocean surfaces, as well as the interactions with sea ice. Thomson emphasizes field measurements of physical processes, which includes the development of instrumentation and autonomous platforms. His work has applications in remote sensing synthesis, model development, and naval operations.
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