Alfred J. Eggers
Alfred J. Eggers, Jr. | |
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Alfred J. Eggers, Jr. (June 24, 1922 – September 22, 2006) was NASA's Assistant Administrator for Policy. He devoted efforts to determine the influence of aviation technology in world peace and lectured widely.
Eggers specialized in hypersonic and spaceflight research including the development of new wind tunnel and ballistic range facilities. He went to work for the NACA at Ames Aeronautical Laboratory in 1944 after completing the V-12 Navy College Training Program.[1]
Biography
In 1954, he became Division Chief of the Vehicle Environment Division, which was composed of a physics branch, an entry simulation branch, a structural dynamics branch, the 3.5 foot
In May 1964, Eggers was appointed Deputy Associate Administrator for Advanced Research and Technology. He became Assistant Administrator for Policy in January 1968, and served until March 1971.[1] From 1969 to 1970, Eggers was a visiting professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[2]
Following his career at NASA, Eggers took a position as Assistant Director for Research Applications at the National Science Foundation.[1]
His assistant,
References
- ^ a b c "GRIN Great Images in NASA - Alfred J. Eggers". NASA History Office, 2010. Archived from the original on September 26, 2011. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
- ^ "P. Cousot, Minta Martin Lecture, Friday May 13, 2005". Massachusetts Institute of Technology. May 1, 2005. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
External links
- Profile at the National Academy of Engineering
- NACA Biography at NASA.gov
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