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AWARDSRECIPIENTS1975-1982

Langley Research Center

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Distinguished Service Medals

Dr. DonaLd P. HearthWilliam H. Phillips .

Outstanding Leadership Medals

Hubert K. ClarkDr. John E. DubergHoward B. EdwardsAlbert E. GribbleRoy V. Harris, Jr.Paul F. HollowayDr. James D. Lawrence, Jr.Dr. Robert W. LeonardJohn P. Reeder

Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medals

Dr. John D. Bird . . .Dennis M. BushnellDr. Fereidoul1 FarassatDr. John c. GilleDr. Frank HohlDr. Casimir]. JachimowskiDr. Antony JamesonGerald M. Keating ....Dr. Robert A. KilgoreDr. James D. Lawrence, Jr.Dr. Lucio Maestrello . . .Dr. M. Patrick McCormickDr. James c. Newman, Jr.Dr. James M. Russell IIIDr. Terry L. St. ClairDr. Manuel SteinRobert H. TolsonDr. Joseph Veverka

Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medals

John A. DodgenSumner A. LeadbetterWilliam C. Walton, Jr.Dr. Robert T. Wingate

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Exceptional Service Medals

Lula R. AgeeBeulah C. BaccusPercy]. BobbittEmanuel BoxerNeva B. BrooksErnest E. BurcherHarry W. CarlsonThomas D. CarpiniJoseph R. ChambersHubert K. ClarkGregory W. CondonBarbara]. DurlingE. Barton GeerLuther R. GentryWilliam P. GilbertErnest A. GurganusEdwin F. HarrisonBeverly Z. Henry, Jr.Jane S. HessDr. Joseph S. HeymanBarbara W. HoggeW. Ray HookEdward A. HoweRobert]. HustonEverett C. JohnsonJoseph L. Johnson, Jr.Robert H. KirbyWilliam D. MaceGeorge T. MalleyHarvey G. McComb, Jr.Austin D. McHattonF. Edward McLeanJohn P. Mugler, Jr.Robert N. ParkerJames H. ParksRussell V. ParrishJames M. Patton, Jr.Dr. Clemans A. Powell, Jr.Wilmer H. Reed IIIJohn SamosVernon W. Saunders

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Jerry c. South, Jr.Earl F. Stahl . . .DalJid G. StephensJane A. SwartzwelderGeorge E. SweetIsrael TabackLouis F. VosteenThomas M. WalshLucy C. WhiteSamuel White, Jr.Sue E. WilderC. Wayne WilliamsDavid C. WoodsDr. E. Carson Yates, Jr.Dr. William E. Zorumski

Equal Employment Opportunity Medals

Joseph F. BraigJohn]. CoxAlice A. CraddockDr. Donald P. HearthEdward A. HoweJess G. Ross

Public Service Medals

Donald D. BaalsCharles W. 'RoppeArthur W. Linden

Public Service Group Achievement Awards

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Group Achievement Awards

Advanced Fighter Technology Team 34Aircraft Noise Prediction Program . 34

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Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL)Experiments Team

F-8 Digital Fly-By-Wire Phase II Project TeamF-14 Flight Control System Survey TeamFlight Management/Oculometer Research TeamFuel Efficient Profile Descents in the ... ..

Denver Time-Based Metering ATC EnvironmentGraphite Fiber Risk Analysis TeamGravitational Redshift Space Probe .

Experiment Team

Impact-Damage-Tolerant Composite StructuresTeam

IPAD Relational Information Management .....Software Development Team

Limb Infrared Monitor of the StratosphereDevelopment Team

Magnetic Bubble Data Recorder DevelopmentTeam

Measurement of A ir Po llution From . . . . . . . . .Satellites (MAPS) Experiment Team

Phobos Experiment Team ..... . . . .

Refuse Consuming Utility Plant (RECOUP) Team

Scout Launch Vehicle Project Team . . . . . .Solar-Pumped-Laser Research Team .The ACEE Composite Aircraft Structures TeamVALT Control and Display Integration Team ..

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NASA HONOR AWARDS

1975

DISTINGUISHED SER VICE MEDAL

DR, DONALD P. HEARTH

In recognition of his outstanding contributions while servingas Director and Chairman of the "Outlook for Space" study.

EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS

DR, JOHI\' 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


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. ZOR UMSKI

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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NASA HONOR AWARDS

1976


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 technology required for the new NationalTransonic Facility.

DR. LUCIO MAESTRELLO

For exceptional contributions to understanding the physicalmechanisms ofjet noise generation and radiation.


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 concelvmg and managing uniqueand innovative design developments which provide significantcontributions to NASA's space flight and wind-tunnel researchprograms.

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NASA HONOR AWARDS

1976


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 ofhis 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


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 implementation 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 noncompaet sourcetheory and computational program.


PERCY ]. BOBBITT

For exceptional leadership of a program for developingtheoretical transonic aerodynamic methods. His worf~ hasplaced the National Aeronautics and Space Administrationand the United States in a preeminent position in thisdifficult and important field.

NEVA B. BROOKS

For exceptional contributions 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


JAMES H. PARKS

In recognition of outstanding 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 competent 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 achievement in developing original conceptsfor 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.


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


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.


ROBERT H. TOLSON

In recognition of exceptional scientific achievement inconcewmg, 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.


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 excep tional scientific achievement in the concep tion,aerodynamic development, and refinement of the uppersurface blown flap concept for Short-Take-OffLandingAircraft.

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1978


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 of all.

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1978


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.

GREGOR Y W. CONDON

For exceptional 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.


JESS G. ROSS

For significant accomplishments and outstanding contributions in the area of Equal Employment Opportunitythrough professional skill, leadership, personal dedication,sustained enthusiasm, and unceasing effort.

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1978


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.


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.


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 eval

uation of metal and composite materials and to tensioningof bolts in industrial and aerospace applications.

*Presented at NASA Headquarters.

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1979


WILLIAM D. MACE

In recognition of outstanding contributions m the development of advanced avionics and aircraft flight researchinstrumentation which have led to the success of manyaeronautics research programs.

JAMES M. PATTON, JR.

For exceptional 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 ofairworthiness 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


HOWARD B. EDWARDS

For outstanding contributions and leadership in directingNACA-NASA research, development, and application instrumentation programs.

PA UL F. HOLLOWA Y

For outstanding leadership ill planning and directing researchin support of Space Transportation Systems and Environmental Observation Programs, the result of which has servedto greatly enhance the achievement of Agency missions.


DR. CASIMIR]. JACHIMOWSKI

For exceptional scientific achievement 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 vasdy improved the capability to analyze andunderstand flows about airfoils, wings, and aircraft attransonic speeds.

DR. M. PATRICK 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


EMANUEL BOXER

In recognition of outstandin~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 ou tstanding 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 si~nificant 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 ~utstandi~g contributions in 'providing technical libraryand mformatlon services in support of NASA's aerospaceresearch program.

JOHN P. MUGLER, JR.

For exceptional 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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NASA HONOR AWARDS

1980


DR. CLEMANS A. POWELL, JR.

For design and implementation of research that establishedcredible metrics for helicop ter noise qualification and forserving as the principal U.S. technical advisor on humanresponse to noise in national and international deliberationsto develop helicop ter 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 researchfacili ties.

DA VID C. WOODS

For contributions to the development of the quartz crystalmicrobalance (QCM) technique for measuring atmosphericaerosol size distribution, morphology, and composition.


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.


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

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP MEDALS

ALBERT E. GRIBBLE

For more than 30 years of outstanding contributionsand leadership at NACA/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.


DENNIS M. BUSHNELL

For outstanding contributions to research onboundary-layer control, drag reduction, and turbulence

modeling.

DR. FRANK HOHL

In recognition of ou.tstanding leadership and technicalcontributions to high-power space lasers 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 ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS (Cant

DR. JAMES C. NEWNIAN, JR.

In recognition of technical con.tributions which haveadvanced ffacture-mechanics technology and haveenhanced performance, safety, and economy inengineering structures.

EXCEPTIONAL ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS

SUMNER A. LEADBETTER

For recognLZlng the benefits and developing thetechnology of scaled-model dynamic testing and applyingthis technology to un.derstanding 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 engineering111.anagement. These achievements have contributedsignificantly to the success of key NASA aeronauticaland space programs and have resulted in substantialfinancial savings.

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NASA HONOR AWARDS

1981


JOSEPH R. CHAJ'v'lBERS

For outstanding contributions in both military fighterand general aviation stall/spin research leading to afundamental understanding of high angle-of-attack flightdynamics and to improved safety and operationalcapability in aircraft design.

BARBARA Ttl). HOGGE

For outstanding and dedicated senJice In effectivelycarrying out the administrative responsibilities ofExecutive Assistant within the Office of the Director,Langley Research Center.

EVERETT C. JOHNSON

For outstanding teclznical achievements In operatingsystem design and development supporting the realizationof the Langley Research Center's STAR/CYBER 203computer system as a major NASA com,putationalfacility.

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 liaS contributed substantially 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'dj

JERR Y C. SOUTH, JR.

For outstanding contributions to the science ofcomputational fluid dynamics by the development of along series of innolJative analytical and numericaltechniques for improved accuracy and computationalefficiency leading to the practical solu tion of a wideIJariety of fluid dynamics problems.

DA VID G. STEPHENS

In recognition of outstanding achievements in planning,implementing, and leading research programs 01'1 humanresponse to noise and structural acoustics.


DR. DONALD P. HEARTH

For significant administrative achievement characterizedby personal dedication, leadership, and professional sleillin the formulation and implementation of the LangleyResearch Center's Equal Opportunity Program.

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1982

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP MEDALS

HUBERT K. CLARK

In recognition of exceptional engineering achievementsand demonstrated excellence in the areas of systemsengineering and engineering management. Theseachievements have contributed significantly to thesuccess of key NASA aeronautical and space programsand have often resulted in substantial financial savings.

ROY V. HARRIS, JR.

For outstanding leadership in high-speed aerodynamicresearch which has increased the understanding ofsupersonic aerodynamics for complex high-performanceconfigurations and has had direct application to severalof the Nation's current military aircraft.

DR. JAMES D. LAWRENCE, JR.

Po r 0 u t standing leadership in atmospheric sciencesresearch which has increased the understanding ofatmospheric processes and their relationship to theenvironment, and has made major contributions toNational programs In climate and environmentalmonitoring.

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1982


DR. JOHN C. GILLENational Center for Atmospheric Research

In recognition of exceptional contributions toatmospheric science through the development and use ofthe Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere (LIMS)experiment aboard the Nimbus 7 satellite to measurethe first global scale distributions of gases involved inthe chemistry of ozone in the stratosphere.

GERALD M. KEA TING

In recognition of exceptional scientific contributions toour understanding of the density, composition,temperature, and dynamics of the upper atmospheres ofEarth and Venus through the analysis and interpretationof orbiting satellite drag data.

DR. JAMES M. RUSSELL III

In recognition of exceptional contributions toatmospheric science through the development and use ofthe Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere (LIMS)experiment aboard the Nimbus 7 satellite to measurethe first global scale distributions of gases involved inthe chemistry of ozone in the stratosphere.

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1982

EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS (Cont'd)

DR. TERR Y L. ST. CLAIR

In recognition of exceptional contributions to NASAprograms and national needs In high performancepolymers and adhesives.

DR. MANUEL STEIN

In recognition of exceptional contributions to structuralmechanics through the development of fundamentalanalyses for the buckling and postbuckling behavior ofstructures.

EXCEPTIONAL ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS

JOHN A. DODGEN

For excep tionaldevelopment oftechnologies formeasurements.

technical contributions In thenew instrument concepts andobtain ing atmospheric pollution

WILLIAM C. WALTON, JR.

In recognition of outstanding technical contributions anddemonstrated excellence in supplying timely structuraldynamics expertise and engineering advice for theevaluation of new concepts and problems of manygovernment agencies and the aviation industry.

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NASA HONOR AWARDS

1982


BEULAH C. BACCUS

In recognition of exceptional service and outstandingachievement in contributions to the National TransonicFacility Project and to the mission of the LangleyResearch Center through accomplishments in the smallpurchases area.

ERNEST A. GURGANUS

For outstanding contributions as lead technician to keyNASA science and applications programs.

W. RAY HOOK

In recognition of outstanding leadership and significantachievements in the analysis of advanced spacecraftsystems concepts which have had major impact on theplanning for the future of the Nation's space program.

ROBERT ]. HUSTON

In recognition of exceptional service in directing theCarbon Fiber Risk Assessment, contributions to thedevelopment of the Rotor System Research Aircraft, andoutstanding coordination and direction of rotorcraftresearch and technology at the Langley Research Center.

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1982

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE MEDALS (Cont'd)

LOUIS F. VOSTEEN

In recognition of technical leadership and exceptionalco n tributions In advancing structures and materialstechnology for thermal protection systems and In

bringing composite structural materials technology to astate of commercial aircraft use.

DR. E. CARSON YATES, JR.

In recognition of exceptional initiative and creativetechnical ability in formulating and contributing tobroad based technology advancements in the fields ofunsteady aerodynamics and aeroelasticity.

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GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

1975

CR YOGENIC WIND TUNNEL RESEARCH GROUP

Accepted by

EDWARD]. RAY

For their outstanding research accomplishments m 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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1976

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-W1RE 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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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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1978

MAGNETIC BUBBLE DATA RECORDER

DEVELOPMENT 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 ACHIEVEMENT A WARD

NASTRAN PROJECT OFFICE

COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORA TION

Accepted by

RICHARD L. TAYLOR

Computer Sciences Corporation

For outstanding performanqe under contract in deliveringthe fully developed NASTRAN code which provides highquality standardized methods for structural analysis for abroad spectrum of engineering users.

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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 DISPLA Y 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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'1980

FUEL EFFICIENT PROFILE DESCENTS IN THE

DENVER TIME-BASED METERING ATC ENVIRONMENT

Accepted by

DR. CHARLES E. KNOX

For outstanding perfonnance in developing the airborneguidance, display, and experimental plan that resulted inthe successful accomplishment of fuel efficient profiledescents, in the Denver time-based metering ATC 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 m,inimal 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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NASA HONOR AWARDS

GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

1981

SOLAR-PUMPED-LASER RESEARCH TEAM

Accepted by

WILLARD R. ftJEA VER, JR.

In recognition of group achievement in

reseal'ell program that CIIlminated 111

experimental demonstration of the

solar-pumped gas laser.

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carrying out a

the successful

world's first

NASA HONOR AWARDS


1982

AD VANCED FIGHTER TECHNOLOG Y TEAM

Accepted by

CHARLIE M. JACKSON, JR.

In recognition of group achievement for majoraerodynamic, aeroelastic, and flight control contributions

to the development of a fighter aircraft conceptresulting in the prototype development of the F-16E.

AIRCRAFT NOISE PREDICTION PROGRAM(A NOPP) TEAM

Accepted by

DR. WILLIAM E. ZOR UMSKI

In recognition of group achievement In developing,implementing, and applying a computer program systemfor aircraft systems noise prediction.

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NASA HONOR AWARDS


1982

DIFFERENTIAL ABSORPTION LIDAR (DIAL)EXPERIMENTS TEAM

Accepted by

DR. EDWARD V. BROfil,iELL

For outstanding contributions in innovative applicationof airborne differential absorption lidar (DIAL) tomeasurement needs of NASA environmental observationprograms. Group achievements have resulted in newcapabilities for needed measurements of water vapor inthe lower troposphere and ozone in the uppertroposphere-lower stratosphere.

IMPACT-DAMA GE-TOLERANT COMPOSITESTR UCTURES TEAM

Accepted by

MAR VIN D. RHODES

In recognition of outstanding contributions bydiscovering the effects of impact damage on the strengthof graphity-epoxy compression structures, identifying thefailure process, and defining and demonstratingdamage-tolerant structural concepts.

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NASA HONOR AWARDS


1982

IPAD RELA TIONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENTSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Accepted by

DR. WA YNE J. ERICKSONUniversity of Washington

For creative and imagi'native efforts in recogmztng,developing, evaluating, and applying the IPAD/RIM datamanagement software system to advance technology formanaging engineering data.

MEAS UREMENT OF AIR POLL UTIONFROM SA TELLITES (MAPS)

EXPERIMENT TEAM

Accepted by

DR. HENR Y G. REICHLE, JR.

For outstanding achievement in development andimplementation of the Measurement of Air Pollutionfrom Satellites (MAPS) Experiment on STS-2. Groupefforts have resulted in important new data ontropospheric carbon monoxide and the first global scalemeasurement of a key tropospheric pollutant fromspace.

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NASA HONOR AWARDS


1982

REFUSE CONSUMING UTILITY PLANT(RECOUP) TEAM

Accepted by

LEO P. DASPIT, JR.

In recognition of grollp achievement in advocating,designing, constructing, and operating the first jointfederal/municipal refuse-fired steam generating plant inthe United States, Which significantly reduced fuel oilconsumption for the Langley Research Center andalleviated refuse disposal problems for the City ofHampton, Virginia, NASA, and Langley Air Force Base.

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