Abstract
Abstract. The International Geophysical Year (IGY) was the most significant international scientific event in geophysical sciences in the
history of mankind. This was the largest international experiment that
brought together about 300 000 scientists from 67 countries. Well-planned activity of national and international committees was organized for the
first time. The history of the IGY organization and complex international
experiments in planetary geophysics conducted within its program are
discussed in this article. Special attention is given to the estimation of the significance of this project for developing worldwide geophysical research.
Funder
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Subject
History and Philosophy of Science,General Earth and Planetary Sciences
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