Eugene Edzards Covert[1] (February 6, 1926 – January 15, 2015) was an aeronautics specialist born in Rapid City, South Dakota[2][3] credited with the world's first practical wind tunnel magnetic suspension system, and was a member of the Rogers Commission. In the 1970s he was the chief scientist of the US Air Force and technical director of the European Office of Aerospace Research and Development.[4]
Education
Covert graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1946.
He received a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering in 1948.
In 1958, he received his doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[5]
Honors
- Exceptional Civilian Service Award from the United States Air Force (1973, 1976)
- University Educator of the Year, Engineering Science Division, American Society of Aerospace Education, National Aeronautic Association (1980)
- NASA Public Service Award (1981)
- MIT Graduate Student Council Outstanding Teacher Aware (1985)
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Ground Testing Aware (1990)
- Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development von Karman Medal (1990)
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics W. F. Durand Lectureship (1992)[6]
- Daniel Guggenheim Medal for aviation (2005)[7]
- Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Minnesota (2007)[8]
References
- ^ "Eugene Edzards Covert" (PDF). Biographical Data Sheet. NASA Johnson Space Center. 1998-08-12. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
- ^ "American Men and Women of Science: The physical and biological sciences". 1982.
- ^ "Appointment of 12 Members of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident, and Designation of the Chairman and Vice Chairman". Archives. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. 1986-02-03. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
- ^ "Covert to receive one of aviation's highest awards". News. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2005-11-04. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
- ^ "AEM alumnus honored with Outstanding Achievement Award". Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - AEM Spotlight. University of Minnesota. 2007-07-24. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
- ^ "EEC_BIO for Eugene Covert" (PDF). NASA. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ Litant, William T.G. (2006). "An appreciation: Gene Covert and the Guggenheim Meda;". Aero-Astro magazine. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
- ^ "AEM alumnus honored with Outstanding Achievement Award". Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics - AEM Spotlight. University of Minnesota. 2007-07-24. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
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