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| ENGINEERING HEROS
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George Cayley
Sir George Cayley (1773 - 1857, Yorkshire, England) was instrumental in
setting the stage for the first heavier-than-air flight. Cayley developed
an advanced understanding of the aeronautics of birds through study of their
flight. He systematized the study of flight, experimented with wing design,
differentiated between lift and drag, and developed the now fundamental
concepts of steering rudders, vertical tail surfaces, rear elevators, and
air screws. Cayley realized that a successful man-made flight would require
meeting the challenges of lift, control, and propulsion, challenges not yet
comprehended by his contemporaries.
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Octave Chanute
Octave Chanute (1832 - 1910, Paris, France) was both a mentor and
predecessor to the Wright Brothers. Chanute flew gliders before the Wright
Brothers first flight. In 1894, Chanute published "Progress in Flying
Machines" in which he summarized and analyzed the technical accomplishments
in flight to that day. "Progress in Flying Machines" became a classic guide
for aspiring aviators, including the Wright Brothers. Chanute's
contributions to flight science included such areas as control systems,
stability, materials, and structural integrity. Chanute was also
instrumental in rekindling the interest in flight in Europe after the Wright
Brothers successful first flight.
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Sheila Widnall
Sheila Evans Widnall (1938 - Tacoma, Washington)
is a former Secretary of the Air Force, the only woman to
head a military service, and a lauded educator and researcher. Dr. Widnall
is known internationally for her research in fluid dynamics including
aircraft turbulence and spiraling air flows. She is also a master teacher
at MIT and has held the positions of Department Chair, Associate Provost,
and Institute Professor. Among her many accolades, Dr. Widnall has won the
1998 Goddard Award from the National Space Club, the 1993 National Academy
of Engineering Distinguished Service Award, the ASME Applied Mechanics
Award, and the Outstanding Achievement Award in 1975, from the Society of
Women Engineers.
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Clarence "Kelly" Johnson
Clarence Leonard "Kelly" Johnson (1910 - 1990, Ishpeming, Michigan) former Chief Research Engineer and Senior
Vice President of Lockheed was a primary contributor to some of the world's
best known airplane designs. These included the Hudson bomber, the
Constellation and Super-Constellation transports, the P-38 fighter, the T-33
trainer, the F-94 Interceptor, and the Jetstar. Johnson managed Lockheed's
Advanced Development Project Division (a.k.a. The Skunk Works) where he
developed the first double-sonic U.S. jet, the F-104 Starfighter, the high
flying U-2 spy-plane, and the super-fast Mach 3 SR-71 Blackbird. Among
Johnson's many accolades are the National Medal of Science, the National
Medal of Freedom, and investment in the International Aerospace Hall of
Fame.
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| CLUES
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Clues
CLUE #3: A pile driving method he designed was used in many bridges, ports and buildings.
CLUE #4: Designed the interior structure of the Statue of Liberty.
CLUE #5: The Plan for his most notable design was ridiculed until the day it was built.
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