Walter Dabberdt

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Vaisala, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets products and services for environmental and industrial measurement. Its product includes transmitters, hand-held meters and OEM modules for measuring relative humidity and temperature, dew point, carbon dioxide, barometric pressure, moisture in oil and natural gas, present weather and wind. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.