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NASAHONOR
AWARDSRECIPIENTS1975 -1981
Langley Research Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Distinguished Service Medals
Dr. Donald P. HearthWilliam H. Phillips
Outstanding Leadership Medal
Dr. John E. DubergHoward B. EdwardsAlbert E. GribblePaul F. HollowayDr. Robert W. LeonardJohn P. Reeder
Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medals
Dr. John D. BirdDennis M. BushnellDr. Fereidoun FarassatDr. Frank HohlDr. Casimir]. JachimowskiDr. Antony JamesonDr. Robert A. KilgoreDr. James D. Lawrence, Jr.Dr. Lucio MaestrelloDr. M. Patrick McCormickDr. James c. Newman, Jr.Robert H. TolsonDr. Joseph Veverka
Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medals
Sumner A. LeadbetterDr. Robert T. Wingate
Exceptional Service Medals
Lula R. AgeePercy]. BobbittEmanuel Boxer
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Ernest E. Burcher
Harry W. Carlson
Thomas D. Carpini
Joseph R. ChambersHubert K. Clark
Gregory W. Condon
Barbara]. Durling
E. Barton Geer
Luther R. Gentry
William P. GilbertEdwin F. Harrison.
Beverly Z. Henry, Jr.
Jane S. HessDr. Joseph S. Heyman
Barbara W. HoggeEdward A. Howe
Everett C. Johnson
Joseph L. Johnson, Jr.Robert H. Kirby
William D. Mace
George T. Malley
Harvey G. McComb, Jr.
Austin D. McHattoll
F. Edward McLean
John P. Mugler, Jr.Robert N. Parker
James H. ParksRussell V. Parrish
James M. Patton, Jr.Dr. Clemans A. Powell, Jr.Wilmer H. Reed III
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David G. StephensJane A. Swartzwelder
George E. Sweet
Israel Taback
Thomas M. Walsh
Lucy C. White
Samuel White, Jr.Sue E. Wilder
C. Wayne Williams
David C. Woods
Dr. William E. Zorumski
Equal Employment Opportunity Medals
Joseph F. Braig
John]. CoxAlice A. CraddockDr. Donald P. HearthEdward A. Howe
Jess G. Ross
Public Service Medals
Donald D. Baals
Charles W. BoppeArthur W. Linden
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Group Achievement Awards
Cryogenic Wind Tunnel Research Group 21F8 Digital Fly-By-Wire Phase II Project Team 23F-14 Flight Control System Survey Team 23Flight Management/Oculometer Research Team 23Fuel Efficient Profile Descents in the .... 23
Denver Time-Based Metering A TC EnvironmentGraphite Fiber Risk Analysis Team 27Gravitational Redshift Space Probe 24
Experiment TeamLimb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere 26
Development TeamMagnetic Bubble Data Recorder Development 25
TeamPhobos Experiment Team 24Scout Launch Vehicle Project Team 26Solar-Pu111.ped-,Laser Research Team 28The ACEE Composite Aircraft Structures Team 27Valt Control and Display Integration. Team 26
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NASA HONOR AWARDS
1975
DISTINGUISHED SER VICE MEDAL
DR, DONALD P. HEAR TH
In recognition of his outstanding contributions while servingas Director and Chairman of the "Outlook for Space" study.
EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS
DR. JOHl\: D. BIRD
For exceptional scientific contributions in the developmentof analytical techniques for optimizing vehicle and missiondesign, and for the origination of imaginative conceptsleading to the creation of significant simulation and flightprograms involving aircraft and spacecraft.
DR. JAMES D. LAWRENCE, JR.
For exceptional scientific achievement in atmospheric physicsresearch and for pioneering NASA's Environmental QualityPrograms.
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
GEORGE T. MALLEY
In recognition of the sustained excellence of his professionalcontributions to NASA programs, through his creative andincisive legal analyses, and his practical and effective adviceand counsel in legal and administrative matters.
ISRAEL TABACK
In recognition of outstanding leadership and exceptionaltechnological achievements in pioneering the developmentof aeronautical instrumentation and unmanned scientificspacecraft.
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1975
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
LUCY C. WHITE
For exceptional achievement in the development and implementation ofprocedures for acquisition, reduction, validation,
and presentation of data which increase the efficiency andaccuracy ofaeronautical research experimentation.
DR. WILLIAM E. ZORUMSKl
For his exceptional contributions in the development ofnew concepts and methods for predicting and reducingthe noise from turbofan engines through improved analyticalprediction and advanced acoustical duct liners.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDAL
ALICE A. CRADDOCK
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to theLangley Research Center's Equal Opportunity Programsand, in particular, for her efforts in developing and implementing an excellent Federal Women's Program.
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1976
EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS
DR. FRANK HOHL
For exceptional scientific achievement in the highly successful development and application of advanced computertechniques to the simulation of stellar systems, thus gaininginsight into the dynamics, structure, and stability of evolvinggalactic systems.
DR. ROBERT A. KILGORE
For scientific contributions and leadership in verificationof the cryogenic wind-tunnel concept and developmentof the cryogenic teclmology required for the new NationalTransonic Facility.
DR. LUCIO MAESTRELLO
For exceptional contributions to understanding the physicalmechanisms ofjet noise generation and radiation.
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
ERNEST E. BURCHER
For the conception and development of innovative opticalinstrumentation which has contributed significantly toNASA's space flight and technology utilization programs.
HUBERT K. CLARK
For exceptional service in conceiving and managing uniqueand innovative design developments which provide significantcontributions to NASA's space flight and wind-tunnel researchprograms.
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1976
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
BARBARA]. DURLING
For three decades of significant contributions to the researchapplication of digital computers at Langley Research Centerand development of key technical software for major nationalaeronautical, space, and ground transportation projects.
E. BARTON GEER
In recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedicatedservice as Chairman of the NASA Technical OperationsPanel; for his leadership in addressing technical operatingproblems, for his unrelenting search for new methodsto improve technical operations and communications; andfor his inspiring qualities ofintegrity, industry, and dedication.
EDWARD A. HOWE
In recognition of Significant cost savings and improvedproductivity in the area of financial management and hisleadership with respect to employee benefit programs.
ROBERT N. PARKER
For exceptional service in the organization and managementof the Advanced Applications Flight Experiments Programand for Significant contributions in the planning of NASA'sspace flight programs.
SUE E. WILDER
For exceptional contributions to planetary entry technologyinvolving the application of highly sophisticated computational systems to the study ofatmospheric entry phenomena.
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1976
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDAL
JOSEPH F. BRAIG
In recognition of dedicated efforts and outstanding achievements in planning and developing diverse contractual opportunities for minority-owned and small business firms.
PUBLIC SER VICE MEDAL
DONALD D. BAALS
For his tireless efforts and continuing contributions tothe technology, planning, and coordination efforts leadingto the National Transonic Facility.
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1977
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP MEDAL
DR. JOHN E. DUBERG
In recognition of outstanding skillful implem.entation of
innovative technical management techniques and hisperceptive leadership in establishing beneficial researchand educational relationships with colleges and universities.
EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
DR. FEREIDOUN FARASSAT
In recognition of pioneering contributions which refinedthe science of prediction of propeller and helicopter rotornoise through the development of a noncompact sourcetheory and computational program.
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
PERCY ]. BOBBITT
For exceptional leadership of a program for developingtheoretical transonic aerodynamic methods. His work hasplaced the National Aeronautics and Space Administrationand the United States in a preeminent position in thisdifficult and important field.
NEVA B. BROOKS
For excep tionaI contribu tions to the information retrievalsystem of the Langley Research Center. Her work resultedin increased efficiency, accuracy and immeasurable timesavings to Center management and staff
ROBERT H. KIRBY
For excellence in planning and directing Langley ResearchCenter's resources management activities and contributionsin the formation of the NASA-wide institutional managementsystem.
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1977
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
JAMES H. PARKS
In recognition of o~ttstanding contributions and leadershipin cost effective design and development of complex spaceflight systems and test facilities.
RUSSELL V. PARRISH
For outstanding contributions to the development ofadvanced motion cue techniques which have greatly enhancedthe quality ofpiloted flight simulators.
JOHN SAMOS
In recognition of the extraordinarily compe tent andprofessional manner in which he managed the TechnologyUtilization activity at Langley Research Center. His workcontributed to a substantially more efficient and effectiveuse ofNASA resources.
GEORGE E. SWEET
For outstanding achieven/,ent in developing original concep tsfor measuring the Earth's radiation budget. He guided ateam ofscientists and engineers in formulating a set ofsatelliteexperiments that culminated in the initiation of the EarthRadiation Budget Satellite mission.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDAL
EDWARD A. HOWE
For significant accomplishments and outstanding contributions in the furtherance ofequal employment opportunitygoals and objectives through professional leadership, personaldedication, sustained enthusiasm, and unceasing effort.
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1978
oUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP MEDAL
JOHN P. REEDER
For outstanding leadership in planning and conductingflight demonstrations of the Time Reference Scanning BeamMicrowave Landing System capabilities, which verified thebenefits of utilizing MLS in advanced airborne system.
EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
ROBERT H. TOLSON
In recognition of exceptional scientific achievement inconcetvmg, planning, and leading the Phobos-DeimosEncounter Experiment. This experiment has resulted inthe first detailed exploration of a minor solar system body,and has contributed significantly to our knowledge ofplanetary processes.
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
LULA R. AGEE
For dedicated and exceptional service to the public and theemployees of the Langley Research Center in the managementof the Activities Center. Her effectiveness and efficiencyhave contributed significantly to the image of this facility.
THOMAS D. CARPINI
For outstanding contributions in the development, calibration, and application of a flowmeter to quantitativelymeasure Shuttle engine fuel flow under "POGO" conditions.
JOSEPH L. JOHNSON, jR.
For exceptional scientific achievement in the conception,aerodynamic development, and refinement of the uppersurface blown flap concept for Short-Take-OffLandingAircraft.
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1978
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
AUSTIN D. McHA TTON
For outstanding achievements in the development of techniques for handling, packaging, and deployment of membraneous structural elements in space. His contributionsto the techniques of using thin film structural elementsembrace advances from passive communications satellitesto solar sails.
F. EDWARD McLEAN
For exceptional service and dedication in the conduct of theNASA Supersonic Cruise Research Program, resulting insignificant advances in the technology of Supersonic CruiseAircraft.
THOMAS M. WALSH
For exceptional contributions in the development andverification of flight control theory which provided thecapability of automatic operations of aircraft using signalsfrom microwave landing systems.
C. WA YNE WILLIAMS
For outstanding long-term service as Head of the LangleyPublications Branch which supports Center and NASA-wideprinting requirements with efficient, high quality and rapidresponse services. His direction has contributed to NASA'scapability to disseminate information of its activities forthe benefit ofall.
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1978
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
Two former Langley Research Center employees have beenawarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal for their workat Langley. Their medals were presented at the AmesResearch Center.
GREGORY W. CONDON
For excep tional achievements in directing flight test andevaluation activities, resulting in the successful developmentand flight demonstration of the research capabilities of theRotor Systems Research Aircraft. Under his direction theRSRA has effectively demonstrated its capability to conductefficient rotorcraft technology research and reduce the costand time of developing and demonstrating advanced rotorcraft technology.
SAMUEL WHITE, JR.
For the leadership provided to the technical and managementdisciplines in the NASA/Army Rotor Systems ResearchAircraft Project Office, and for outstanding efforts whichcontributed Significantly to the success of the RSRA duringthe critical and difficult stages of the program.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDAL
JESS G. ROSS
For significant accomplishments and ou tstanding contributions in the area of Equal Employment Opportunitythrough professional skill, leadership, personal dedication,sustained enthusiasm, and unceasing effort.
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1978
PUBLIC SER VICE MEDAL
ARTHUR W. LINDEN
For outstanding achievements in the successful engineeringdesign and development of the NASA/Army Rotor SystemsResearch Aircraft. Under his direction, the RSRA has beendeveloped and demonstrated to provide the Governmentwith a capability for conducting efficient rotorcraft technology research.
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1979
DISTINGUISHED SER VICE MEDAL
*WILLIAM H. PHILLIPS
For distinguished service to the United States in makinghighly significant contributions in the field of guidance,control, and flying qualities of aerospace vehicles rangingfrom World War II aircraft to the Space Shuttle.
EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
DR. JOSEPH VEVERKA
Comell University
In recognition of exceptional scientific achievement incontributing to an understanding of the Martian satellites,Phobos and Deimos, through analysis and interpretationof data collected during the Mariner 9 and Viking missions.
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
EDWIN F. HARRISON
For the development and timely implementation of innovativeanalytical techniques in optimizing orbits and mission designsfor Earth observation and planetary exploration missions.
BEVERLY Z. HENRY, JR.
For exceptional service and outstanding leadership in aerothermodynamics and configuration research for the SpaceShuttle and for providing direction for Agency technologyprograms for future space transportation systems.
DR. JOSEPH S. HEYMAN
For the successful research, development, and applicationof physical ultrasonic techniques to the nondestructive evaluation of metal and composite materials and to tensioningof bolts in industrial and aerospace applications.
*Presented at NASA Headquarters.
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1979
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
WILLIAN] D. MACE
In recognition of outstanding contributions in the development of advanced avionics and aircraft flight researchinstrumentation which have led to the success of manyaeronautics research programs.
JAMES M. PATTON, JR.
For excep tional service and contributions as an engineertest pilot, and especially for the initiation and implementationof the comprehensive NASA general aviation stall/spin flightresearch program.
WILMER H. REED III
In recognition of numerous and innovative contributionsto aeroelasticity technology which notably reduce the costof developing aircraft and space vehicles that can operatein safe, flutter-free flight.
VERNON W. SA UNDERS
In recognition ofoutstanding achievements in making possiblesafe and effective research and support flight operations.Under his leadership, the timely provision of test and supportaircraft with very high standards of airworthiness has enabledthe Langley Research Center to effectively meet its majorflight research commitments.
JANE A. SWARTZWELDER
For conducting major staffing functions, with special recognition for major contributions to the Center's clerical supportstaff by developing recruitment sources, recommending initialplacements, administering Merit Promotion advancements,and counseling employees and supervisors.
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1980
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP MEDAL
HOWARD B. EDWARDS
For outstanding contributions and leadership in directingNACA-NASA research, development, and application instrumentation programs.
PAUL F. HOLLOWAY
For outstanding leadership ill planning and directing researchin support of Space Transportation Systems and Environmental Observation Programs, the result of which has servedto greatly e'nhance the achievement of Age1!cy missions.
EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS
DR. CASIMIR]. JACHIMOWSKI
For exceptional scientific achieve11'lent in developing andperforming a highly successful research program characterizingthe combustion of hydrocarbon-based fuels and the resultantformation ofpollutants.
DR. ANTONY JAMESON
New York University
For his many fundamental theoretical developments incomputational Fluid Dynamics and the implementation ofthose theories in practical aerodynamic computer programswhich have vastly improved the capabilitv to analyze andunderstand flows about airfoils, wings, and aircraft attransonic speeds.
DR. M. PA TRICK McCORMICK
For his space, airborne, and ground-based measurements ofstratospheric aerosols and their properties on a global basis,leading to greatly increased knowledge of their effects onEarth's climate and environment.
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'1980
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
EMANUEL BOXER
In recognition ofoutstandinf< contributions to the technologyof airbreathing propulsion including supersonic compressors,engine-nacelle installation effects, variable-cycle engines, andwind-tunnel fans.
HARR Y W. CARLSON
In recognition of outstanding contributions in the development of advanced supersonic aerodynamic and sonic boom
analyses and design methods.
LUTHER R. GENTRY
In recognition of outstanding achievements in advancementof the state of the art in the development of wind-tunneltest models resulting in increased data accuracy, as wellas significant savings in time, manpower, and energy.
WILLIAM P. GILBERT
For outstanding contributions in development ofaerodynamicand control system technology for improving fighter aircraft maneuverability and departure resistance in the stall!post-stall regime.
JANE S. HESS
For outstanding contributions in providing technical libraryand information services in support of NASA's aerospaceresearch program.
JOHN P. MUGLER, JR.
For excep tional leadership and achievement in planning,developing, and implementing NASA's environmental qualityprograms that have Significantly improved our current nationalcapability to monitor the environment from space andprovided the technology base for future monitoring.
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1980
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
DR. CLEMANS A. POWELL, JR.
For design and implementation of research that establishedcredible metrics for helicopter noise qualification and forserving as the principal U.S. technical advisor on humanresponse to noise in national and international deliberationsto develop helicopter noise standards.
EARL F. STAHL
For exceptional service and leadership in the management oftechnical support to the Langley Research effort, assuringeffective utilization of the Center's diversified researchfacilities.
DA VID C. WOODS
For contributions to the development of the quartz crystalmicrobalance (QCM) technique for measuring atmosphericaerosol size distribution, morphology, and composition.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDAL
JOHN]. COX
For exceptional contributions to the success of NASA'sEqual Opportunity Programs while developing, implementing,and administering a wide range of complex personnelmanagement programs, including innovative feeder programsvital to the Langley Research Center.
PUBLIC SER VICE MEDAL
CHARLES W. BOPPE
Grumman Aerospace Corporation
For outstanding and creative development of an embeddedgrid method which allows analysis of complex aerodynamicconfigurations at transonic speeds.
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1981
OUTSTANDI1G LEADERSHIP MEDALS
ALBERT E. GRIBBLE
For more than 30 years of outstanding contributionsand leadership at ACA/NASA in the development ofdigital computing systems and techniques for scientificresearch and experimental data reduction.
DR. ROBERT W. LEONARD
For exceptional leadership of the Aircraft EnergyEfficiency Project Team in successfully accomplishing itsprimary objective to develop technologies for more fuelefficient transport aircraft by the use of advancedcomposite materials in major secondary and primarystructures and applications of advanced aerodynamicconcepts and active controls.
EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIE VEMENT MEDALS
DE IS M. BUSHNELL
For outstanding contribf,ttions to research onboundary-layer control, drag reduc tion, and turbulence
modeling.
DR. FRANK HOHL
In recognition of au tstanding leadership and technicalcan t I' i but ions to high-power space lasel's throughdevelopment of nuclear-pumped lasers, the concepts fora self-critical nuclear laser in space, and demonstrationof the first direct solar-pumped gas laser in support ofNASA's future space power needs.
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1981
EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACRIE VEMENT MEDALS (Cont'd)
DR. JAMES C. NEWMAN, JR.
In recognition of technical contributions which haveadvanced fracture-mechanics technology and haveenhanced performance, safety, and economy in
engineering structures.
EXCEPTIONAL ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS
SUMNER A. LEADBETTER
For recognIzIng the benefits and delleloping thetechnology of scaled-model dynamic testing and applyingthis technology to understanding the Space Shuttlestructural dynamics behavior.
DR. ROBERT T. WINGA TE
In recognition of his outstanding engineeringachievements and demonstrated excellence in the areasof applied engineering analysis and engineeringmanagement. These achievements have contributedsignificantly to the success of key NASA aeronauticaland space programs and have resulted in substantialfinancial savings.
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1981
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS
JOSEPH R. CHAMBERS
For outstandin.g contributions in both military fighterand general aviation stall/spin research leading to afundamental understanding of high angle-ofattack flightdynamics and to improved safety and operationalcapability in aircraft design.
BARBARA W. HOGGE
For outstanding and dedicated service In effectiveLycarrying 0 u t the administrative responsibilities ofExecutive Assistant within the Office of the Director,
Langley Research Center.
EVERETT C. JOHNSON
For outstanding technical achievements in operatingsystem design and deveLopment supporting the realizationof the Langley Research Center's STAR/CYBER 203computer system. as a major NASA computationalfacility.
HAR VEY G. McCOMB, jR.
In recognition of his exceptional leadership indevelopment and application of advanced structuralanalysis and design techniques. Because of his leadership,Langley Research Center has con tributed subs tantially tothe development of key analyticaL tools used to solvecritical Agency problems and has provided thecornerstone research developments in computer-aideddesign.
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1981
EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS (Cont'd)
JERR Y C. SOUTH, JR.
For outstanding contributions to the science ofcomputational fluid dynamics by the development of along series of innovative analytical and numericaltechniques for improved accuracy arId computationalefficiency leading to the practical solution of a widevariety of fluid dynamics problems.
DA VID G. STEPHENS
In recognition of outstanding achievements in planning,implementing, and leading research programs on humanresponse to noise and structural acoustics.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEDAL
DR. DONALD P. HEARTH
For significant administrative achievement characterizedby personal dedication, leadersh.ip, and professional skillin the formulation and implementation of the LangleyResearch. Center's Equal Opportunity Program.
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GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
1975
CR YOGENIC WIND TUNNEL RESEARCH GROUP
Accepted by
EDWARD]. RAY
For their outstanding research accomplishments zn theinitial application studies, the development of a practicalmeans of cooling, and the theoretical and experimentalverification of the cryogenic wind tunnel concept whichhas led to its selection as the basis for a new nationalaeronautical facility.
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1975
PUBLIC SER VICE GROUP ACHIEVEMENT A WARD
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY TRANSONIC
RESEARCH TEAM
For continued excellence in research in transonic flowtheory resulting in significant advancement in our understanding of supercritical flows about airfoils and wings.
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GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
1977
F8 DIGITAL FLY-BY-WIRE PHASE II
PROJECT TEAM
Accepted by
JARRELL R. ELLIOTT
In recognition of group achievement for developing andflight testing the first redundant Digital Fly-By- Wire aircraftprimary flight control system and expanding the state ofthe art offlight controls technology.
F-14 FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM SURVEY TEAM
Accepted by
EUGENE L. KELSEY
In recognition of the outstanding individual and groupaccomplishments of the F-14 Flight Control System ReviewTeam and in particular for their skill, resourcefulness andcompetence demonstrating the great benefits attainablethrough interagency cooperation.
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT/OCULOMETER
RESEARCH TEAM
Accepted by
MAX C. KURBjUN
In recognition of the outstanding group effort in obtainingdata on visual information used by a pilot in flight operations,through use of the oculometer which permits a direct,nonintrusive determination of pilot look point in simulatedor actual flight.
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GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
1977
GRA VITATIONAL REDSHIFT SPACE PROBE
EXPERIMENT TEAM
Accepted by
JOSEPH B. TALBOT
For outstanding achievements which represent a significantadvance in our understanding of relativity theories andin the state of the art pertaining to space flight frequencystandards, thermal control, and phase coherent microwavesystems.
PHOBOS EXPERIMENT TEAM
Accepted by
ROBERT H. TOLSON
For outstanding group achievement in the concept anddesign of a series of close encounters of the Martiansatellite Phobos by Viking Orbiter I, yielding spectacularhigh resolution photography of the satellite and a newunderstanding of its density and thus its probable origin.
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GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
1978
MAGNETIC BUBBLE DA TA RECORDER
DE VELOPMENT TEAM
Accepted by
DR. ROBERT L. STERMER
For outstanding team effort in the development of themagnetic bubble technology which has achieved a costeffective electronic data storage system with an operationalreliability that significantly exceeds the capability of taperecorders.
PUBLIC SER VICE GROUP ACHIE VEMENT A WARD
NASTRAN PROJECT OFFICE
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORA TION
Accepted by
RICHARD L. TAYLOR
Computer Sciences Corporation
For outstanding performance under contract m deliveringthe fully developed NASTRAN code which provides highquality standardized methods for structural analysis for abroad spectrum of engineering users.
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GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
1979
LIMB INFRARED MONITOR OF THE
STRA TOSPHERE DE VELOPMENT TEAM
Accepted by
ANTONY JALINK, JR.
In recognition of exceptional performance In developingthe Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere (LIMS)instrument within allocated resources and schedules, whichexceeded all performance requirements during the Nimbus-7spaceflight mission.
SCOUT LAUNCH VEHICLE PROJECT TEAM
Accepted by
LEE R. FOSTER, JR.
For sustained effort which achieved one hundred launchesof the Scout Launch Vehicle, with better than ninety-fourpercent reliability.
VALT CONTROL AND DISPLAY INTEGRATION TEAM
Accepted by
JAMES R. KELLY
In recognition of group achievement for developing digitalcontrols and flight displays required for complex all-weatherV/STOL operations; for demonstrating feasibility in flighttests; and for proving and transferring the advanced landingcapability to the Navy.
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GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
'1980
FUEL EFFICIENT PROFILE DESCENTS IN THE
DENVER TIME-BASED METERING A TC ENVIRONMENT
Accepted by
DR. CHARLES E. KNOX
For outstanding performance in developing the airborneguidance, display, and experimental plan that resulted inthe successful accomplishment of fuel efficient profiledescents, in the Denver time-based m,etering A TC environment
GRAPHITE FIBER RISK ANAL YSIS TEAM
Accepted by
ROBERT ]. HUSTON
For planning and conducting a timely, high-quality analysisof the potential hazard associated with the use of carbonfiber composites and, with the outcome of minimal risk,providing NASA with a sound basis for continuing thedevelopment of these types of materials.
THE ACEE COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TEAM
Accepted by
LOUIS F. VOSTEEN
In recognition of group achievement in the developmentof technology and confidence within the commercial airframeindustry which has accelerated the application of advancedcomposites in secondary structures of commercial aircraftfor important gains in fuel efficiency,
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GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
1981
SOLAR-PUMPED-LASER RESEARCH TEAM
Accepted by
WILLARD R. WEA VER, JR.
In recognition of group achievement Inresearch program that culminated m
experimental demonstration of the
solar-pumped gas laser.
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