Anna Mani

India's pioneer meteorologist who developed crucial weather instruments

Known as the 'Weather Woman of India', Dr. Mani (1918-2001) transformed meteorological science through:

• Designing 100+ specialized weather instruments
• Establishing 700+ automated weather stations
• Creating India's first solar radiation measurement network

Her research papers on ozone layer measurement became foundational for climate studies. As Deputy Director General of IMD, she standardized weather data collection across 23 states, improving cyclone prediction accuracy by 40% and directly enabling India's space program through atmospheric research.