Meteorological Conference in Helsingfors, Finland, 18–22 May 1953

During the last four or five years Scandinavian meteorologists have met once or twice a ycar to discuss basic meteorological problems under investigation in the Scandinavien countries. In most cases also a few scientists from countries outside Scandinavia have been invited to present their work and to exchange ideas with their Scandinavian colleagues. The experiences gained during previous meetings in Bergen, Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm have been exceedingly valuable. Hence, between May 18 and 22 of 1953, a similar meeting was held in Helsingfors at the invitation of the Geophysical Society of Finland and of the Institute of Meteorology at the University of Helsingfors. The very successful meeting was led by professor E. Palmfn and professor V. Vaiala. Professor Palmin acted a general chairman and was assisted by Dr. L. Vuorela as general secretary.