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Eugene E. Covert

American aeronautical engineer (1926–2015) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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]

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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]
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