Description

The Louis J. Battan Author's Award, Adult, is presented to the author(s) of an outstanding book on the atmospheric and related sciences of a technical or non-technical nature published within the last three years, with consideration to those books that foster public understanding of meteorology in adult audiences.

Nominations are considered by a committee of no fewer than five members of the Commission for Education and Engagement, which makes a recommendation for final approval by AMS Council. Nominations may remain active for an additional year at the discretion of the committee.