For four decades from the mid 1970s, Dr Michael Robin Raupach (Mike) was recognised around the world as a pre-eminent researcher in the fields of micrometeorology and Earth System science. A scientist who combined a fertile imagination with outstanding analytical and mathematical skill, he played a pivotal role in transforming the way we understand and model interactions between those key components of the climate system, the living biosphere, and the atmosphere. Based on the fundamental advances he had made in the understanding of flow and transport of heat, water vapour, momentum and trace gases at plant canopy scales, Mike proceeded to apply this knowledge at regional and then global scales, providing us with some of the essential tools that are now being used to understand anthropogenic climate change. As well as a brilliant scientist, Mike was a much-valued mentor and supporter to colleagues around the world, especially to young scientists with whom he generously shared his help and insights.

从 1970 年代中期开始的四十年里，Michael Robin Raupach 博士 （Mike） 被全世界公认为微气象学和地球系统科学领域的杰出研究人员。作为一名将丰富的想象力与出色的分析和数学技能相结合的科学家，他在改变我们理解和模拟气候系统关键组成部分、生物圈和大气之间相互作用的方式方面发挥了关键作用。基于他在理解植物冠层尺度上热量、水蒸气、动量和痕量气体的流动和传输方面取得的根本性进展，Mike 继续在区域和全球范围内应用这些知识，为我们提供了一些现在用于理解人为气候变化的基本工具。Mike 不仅是一位才华横溢的科学家，还是世界各地同事，尤其是年轻科学家的重要导师和支持者，他慷慨地与他们分享他的帮助和见解。