SettingsAerodynamicists
Adolf Busemann
Adolph Busemann (20 April 1901 - 3 November 1986) was a German aerospace engineer and influential early pioneer in aerodynamics, specialising in supersonic airflows.
Adolph Busemann (20 April 1901 - 3 November 1986) was a German aerospace engineer and influential early pioneer in aerodynamics, specialising in supersonic airflows.
Adrian Newey
Adrian Newey (born 26 December 1958) is a notable Formula One engineer and widely regarded one of the great engineers in the sport's history.
Adrian Newey (born 26 December 1958) is a notable Formula One engineer and widely regarded one of the great engineers in the sport's history.
Albert Francis Zahm
Albert Francis Zahm was a early aeronautical experimenter, a professor of physics, and a chief of the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Library of Congress.
Albert Francis Zahm was a early aeronautical experimenter, a professor of physics, and a chief of the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Library of Congress.
Alexander Lippisch
Alexander Martin Lippisch was a German pioneer of aerodynamics.
Alexander Martin Lippisch was a German pioneer of aerodynamics.
Anatol Roshko
Anatol Roshko is the Theodore von Karman Professor of Aeronautics, Emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA.
Anatol Roshko is the Theodore von Karman Professor of Aeronautics, Emeritus, at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA.
Antonia Terzi
Antonia Terzi (born April 29, 1971, Modena, Italy) is an Italian aerodynamicist who has worked for the Ferrari and Williams Formula One teams.
Antonia Terzi (born April 29, 1971, Modena, Italy) is an Italian aerodynamicist who has worked for the Ferrari and Williams Formula One teams.
Ben Agathangelou
Panayiotis "Ben" Agathangelou (born 4 November 1971 in Hackney, London) is a British automotive engineer, specialising in aerodynamics, who currently works for the HRT Formula One team.
Panayiotis "Ben" Agathangelou (born 4 November 1971 in Hackney, London) is a British automotive engineer, specialising in aerodynamics, who currently works for the HRT Formula One team.
Bob Bell (motorsport)
Robert Charles "Bob" Bell (born 10 April 1958 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is the former managing director of the Renault Formula One team.
Robert Charles "Bob" Bell (born 10 April 1958 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is the former managing director of the Renault Formula One team.
Charles Deutsch
Charles Deutsch, French aerodynamics engineer and automobile maker, founder of the brand "DB" with René Bonnet, and later of the "CD".
Charles Deutsch, French aerodynamics engineer and automobile maker, founder of the brand "DB" with René Bonnet, and later of the "CD".
Cheng Xu
Dr. Cheng Xu is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow, and an aerodynamic design engineer.
Dr. Cheng Xu is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow, and an aerodynamic design engineer.
Dietrich Küchemann
Dr Dietrich Küchemann CBE FRS FRAeS was a German aerodynamicist who made several important contributions to the advancement of high-speed flight.
Dr Dietrich Küchemann CBE FRS FRAeS was a German aerodynamicist who made several important contributions to the advancement of high-speed flight.
Dr. Sighard F. Hoerner
Dr. Sighard F. Hoerner was an important figure in the aerodynamics field and is known worldwide for his two compendiums of aerodynamic knowledge, Fluid-Dynamic Drag and Fluid-Dynamic Lift.
Dr. Sighard F. Hoerner was an important figure in the aerodynamics field and is known worldwide for his two compendiums of aerodynamic knowledge, Fluid-Dynamic Drag and Fluid-Dynamic Lift.
Earl Schuyler Kleinhans
Earl Schuyler (Sky) Kleinhans (February 3, 1905 - September 21, 1996) was an airplane and flying boat aeronautical engineering pioneer with primary experience at Sikorsky and Douglas Aircraft wh...
Earl Schuyler (Sky) Kleinhans (February 3, 1905 - September 21, 1996) was an airplane and flying boat aeronautical engineering pioneer with primary experience at Sikorsky and Douglas Aircraft wh...
Eastman Nixon Jacobs
Eastman Nixon Jacobs (1902–1987) was a leading aerodynamicist who worked for NACA's Langley Research Center from the 1920s to the 1940s.
Eastman Nixon Jacobs (1902–1987) was a leading aerodynamicist who worked for NACA's Langley Research Center from the 1920s to the 1940s.
Ernst R. G. Eckert
Dr Ernst R. G. Eckert was a scientist who advanced the film cooling technique for aeronautical engines.
Dr Ernst R. G. Eckert was a scientist who advanced the film cooling technique for aeronautical engines.
Frederick W. Lanchester
Frederick William Lanchester, Hon FRAeS (23 October 1868 – 8 March 1946) was an English polymath and engineer who made important contributions to automotive engineering, aerodynamics and co-inve...
Frederick William Lanchester, Hon FRAeS (23 October 1868 – 8 March 1946) was an English polymath and engineer who made important contributions to automotive engineering, aerodynamics and co-inve...
Gaetano Crocco
Gaetano Arturo Crocco (26 October 1877 – 19 January 1968) was an Italian scientist and aeronautics pioneer, the founder of the Italian Rocket Society, and went on to become Italy's leading space...
Gaetano Arturo Crocco (26 October 1877 – 19 January 1968) was an Italian scientist and aeronautics pioneer, the founder of the Italian Rocket Society, and went on to become Italy's leading space...
Geoff Willis
Geoffrey "Geoff" Willis (born December 23, 1959) is the Technology Director of Mercedes GP. He was also the Technical Director of Red Bull Racing team from 2007 to 2009 and Technical Director of...
Geoffrey "Geoff" Willis (born December 23, 1959) is the Technology Director of Mercedes GP. He was also the Technical Director of Red Bull Racing team from 2007 to 2009 and Technical Director of...
Geoffrey Ingram Taylor
Sir Geoffrey Ingram Taylor OM was a British physicist, mathematician and expert on fluid dynamics and wave theory.
Sir Geoffrey Ingram Taylor OM was a British physicist, mathematician and expert on fluid dynamics and wave theory.
George Cayley
Sir George Cayley, 6th Baronet was a prolific English engineer and one of the most important people in the history of aeronautics.
Sir George Cayley, 6th Baronet was a prolific English engineer and one of the most important people in the history of aeronautics.
George W. Lewis
George William Lewis (March 10, 1882 – July 12, 1948) was the Director of Aeronautical Research at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) until he retired in 1947.
George William Lewis (March 10, 1882 – July 12, 1948) was the Director of Aeronautical Research at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) until he retired in 1947.
Georges Abrial
Georges Abrial (1898, Paris – 1970, Vauville, Manche) was an early French aerodynamicist.
Georges Abrial (1898, Paris – 1970, Vauville, Manche) was an early French aerodynamicist.
Gerald Bull
Gerald Vincent Bull (March 9, 1928 – March 22, 1990) was a Canadian engineer who developed long-range artillery.
Gerald Vincent Bull (March 9, 1928 – March 22, 1990) was a Canadian engineer who developed long-range artillery.
Gertrude Rogallo
Gertrude Rogallo (died January 28, 2008) was one of the co-inventors of the flexible wing.
Gertrude Rogallo (died January 28, 2008) was one of the co-inventors of the flexible wing.
Harry Garner
Harry Garner (1892 – 1977) was an expert on aerodynamics who was known as British expert and collector of oriental ceramics.
Harry Garner (1892 – 1977) was an expert on aerodynamics who was known as British expert and collector of oriental ceramics.
Hendrik Tennekes
Hendrik (Henk) Tennekes (born December 13, 1936, Kampen) was the director of research at the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut, or KNMI), a...
Hendrik (Henk) Tennekes (born December 13, 1936, Kampen) was the director of research at the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut, or KNMI), a...
Herbert A. Wagner
Herbert Alois Wagner (22 May 1900, Graz, Austria - 28 May 1982) was an Austrian scientist who developed numerous innovations in the fields of aerodynamics, aircraft structures and guided weapons.
Herbert Alois Wagner (22 May 1900, Graz, Austria - 28 May 1982) was an Austrian scientist who developed numerous innovations in the fields of aerodynamics, aircraft structures and guided weapons.
Hermann Glauert
Hermann Glauert, FRS (4 October 1892 – 6 August 1934) was a British aerodynamicist and Principal Scientific Officer of the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough until December 1934.
Hermann Glauert, FRS (4 October 1892 – 6 August 1934) was a British aerodynamicist and Principal Scientific Officer of the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough until December 1934.
Hugh Latimer Dryden
Hugh Latimer Dryden (July 2, 1898 – December 2, 1965) was an aeronautical scientist and civil servant.
Hugh Latimer Dryden (July 2, 1898 – December 2, 1965) was an aeronautical scientist and civil servant.
Jakob Ackeret
Jakob Ackeret (1898 – 1981) was a Swiss aeronautical engineer.
Jakob Ackeret (1898 – 1981) was a Swiss aeronautical engineer.
John D. Anderson
John D. Anderson, Jr. (born October 1, 1937) is the Curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and Professor Emeritus in the De...
John D. Anderson, Jr. (born October 1, 1937) is the Curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and Professor Emeritus in the De...
John Iley
John Iley is a motor racing aerodynamicist, most recently at McLaren Racing.
John Iley is a motor racing aerodynamicist, most recently at McLaren Racing.
John Joseph Montgomery
John Joseph Montgomery (February 15, 1858 – October 31, 1911) was an American aviation pioneer, inventor, and professor at Santa Clara College in San Diego, California.
John Joseph Montgomery (February 15, 1858 – October 31, 1911) was an American aviation pioneer, inventor, and professor at Santa Clara College in San Diego, California.
Jürgen Czarske
Jürgen Czarske (born 20 December 1962 in Bad Segeberg, Germany) has studied electrical engineering and physics at University of Hanover.
Jürgen Czarske (born 20 December 1962 in Bad Segeberg, Germany) has studied electrical engineering and physics at University of Hanover.
Kelly Johnson (engineer)
Clarence Leonard "Kelly" Johnson (February 27, 1910 – December 21, 1990) was an aircraft engineer and aeronautical innovator.
Clarence Leonard "Kelly" Johnson (February 27, 1910 – December 21, 1990) was an aircraft engineer and aeronautical innovator.
Loïc Bigois
Loïc Bigois (born September 19, 1960 in Aix-en-Provence, France) is a Formula One aerodynamicist.
Loïc Bigois (born September 19, 1960 in Aix-en-Provence, France) is a Formula One aerodynamicist.
Ludwig Prandtl
Ludwig Prandtl (4 February 1875, Freising, Upper Bavaria – 15 August 1953) was a German scientist.
Ludwig Prandtl (4 February 1875, Freising, Upper Bavaria – 15 August 1953) was a German scientist.
Mark D. Maughmer
Dr. Mark D. Maughmer (born January 18, 1950) is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Mark D. Maughmer (born January 18, 1950) is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University.
Martin Wilhelm Kutta
Martin Wilhelm Kutta (November 3, 1867 – December 25, 1944) was a German mathematician.
Martin Wilhelm Kutta (November 3, 1867 – December 25, 1944) was a German mathematician.
Michael Max Munk
Max Michael Munk (October 22, 1890—1986) was a German aerospace engineer who for National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in the 1920s and made contributions to the design of airfoils.
Max Michael Munk (October 22, 1890—1986) was a German aerospace engineer who for National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in the 1920s and made contributions to the design of airfoils.
Milton Van Dyke
Milton Denman Van Dyke (August 1, 1922 – May 10, 2010) was Professor of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University.
Milton Denman Van Dyke (August 1, 1922 – May 10, 2010) was Professor of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University.
Miroslav Hajn
Miroslav Hajn was a chief designer at ČKD-Praga, one of the largest engineering companies in the former Czechoslovakia and today's Czech Republic.
Miroslav Hajn was a chief designer at ČKD-Praga, one of the largest engineering companies in the former Czechoslovakia and today's Czech Republic.
Nicholas Tombazis
Nicholas Tombazis (born April 22, 1968 in Athens, Greece) is the chief designer at Ferrari.
Nicholas Tombazis (born April 22, 1968 in Athens, Greece) is the chief designer at Ferrari.
Nikolay Yegorovich Zhukovsky
Nikolay Yegorovich Zhukovsky (Никола́й Его́рович Жуко́вский;, Orekhovo, Vladimir Governorate – March 17, 1921, Moscow) was a Russian scientist, founding father of modern aero- and hydrodynamics.
Nikolay Yegorovich Zhukovsky (Никола́й Его́рович Жуко́вский;, Orekhovo, Vladimir Governorate – March 17, 1921, Moscow) was a Russian scientist, founding father of modern aero- and hydrodynamics.
Octave Chanute
Octave Chanute (February 18, 1832, Paris – November 23, 1910, Chicago, Illinois) was a French-born American railway engineer and aviation pioneer.
Octave Chanute (February 18, 1832, Paris – November 23, 1910, Chicago, Illinois) was a French-born American railway engineer and aviation pioneer.
Owen Maynard
Owen Eugene Maynard (1925–2000) was a Canadian aerodynamicist who contributed to the design of the Canadian Avro Arrow; and NASA's Apollo Lunar Module (LM).
Owen Eugene Maynard (1925–2000) was a Canadian aerodynamicist who contributed to the design of the Canadian Avro Arrow; and NASA's Apollo Lunar Module (LM).
Paul R. Hill
Paul Richard Hill was a “renowned” mid – twentieth century American aerodymanicist.
Paul Richard Hill was a “renowned” mid – twentieth century American aerodymanicist.
Pavel Beneš
Pavel Beneš was a chief designer at ČKD-Praga, one of the largest engineering companies in the former Czechoslovakia and today's Czech Republic.
Pavel Beneš was a chief designer at ČKD-Praga, one of the largest engineering companies in the former Czechoslovakia and today's Czech Republic.
Qian Xuesen
Qian Xuesen (11 December 1911 – 31 October 2009) was a scientist who made important contributions to the missile and space programs of both the United States and People's Republic of China.
Qian Xuesen (11 December 1911 – 31 October 2009) was a scientist who made important contributions to the missile and space programs of both the United States and People's Republic of China.
Ramesh K. Agarwal
Dr. Ramesh K. Agarwal is the William Palm Professor of Engineering in the department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Ramesh K. Agarwal is the William Palm Professor of Engineering in the department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis.
Richard T. Whitcomb
Richard T. Whitcomb (February 21, 1921–October 13, 2009), was an American aeronautical engineer noted for his significant contributions to the science of aerodynamics.
Richard T. Whitcomb (February 21, 1921–October 13, 2009), was an American aeronautical engineer noted for his significant contributions to the science of aerodynamics.
Richard von Mises
Richard Edler von Mises ( 19 April 1883, Lwów – 14 July 1953, Boston, Massachusetts) was a scientist and mathematician who worked on solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, aeronautics, ...
Richard Edler von Mises ( 19 April 1883, Lwów – 14 July 1953, Boston, Massachusetts) was a scientist and mathematician who worked on solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, aeronautics, ...
Robert Choulet
Robert Choulet is a French aerodynamics engineer influential in race car dynamics.
Robert Choulet is a French aerodynamics engineer influential in race car dynamics.
Robert H. Scanlan
Robert H. Scanlan (1914-2001) was a civil and aeronautical engineer who came to be widely recognized as a leader in the analysis of wind effects on large structures.
Robert H. Scanlan (1914-2001) was a civil and aeronautical engineer who came to be widely recognized as a leader in the analysis of wind effects on large structures.
Robert T. Jones
Robert T. (Bob) Jones, (May 28, 1910 – August 11, 1999), was an aerodynamicist and aeronautical engineer for NACA and later NASA. He was known at NASA as "one of the premier aeronautical enginee...
Robert T. (Bob) Jones, (May 28, 1910 – August 11, 1999), was an aerodynamicist and aeronautical engineer for NACA and later NASA. He was known at NASA as "one of the premier aeronautical enginee...
Theodore Theodorsen
Theodore Theodorsen (January 8, 1897 – November 5, 1978) was a Norwegian-American theoretical aerodynamicist noted for his work at NACA (the forerunner of NASA) and for his ...
Theodore Theodorsen (January 8, 1897 – November 5, 1978) was a Norwegian-American theoretical aerodynamicist noted for his work at NACA (the forerunner of NASA) and for his ...
Theodore von Kármán
Theodore von Kármán was a Hungarian-American aerospace engineer and physicist who was active primarily in the fields of aeronautics and astronautics.
Theodore von Kármán was a Hungarian-American aerospace engineer and physicist who was active primarily in the fields of aeronautics and astronautics.
Wallace D. Hayes
Wallace D. Hayes (c. 1919 - 2001) was a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering who made numerous fundamental contributions to the understanding of supersonic flight and supersonic air...
Wallace D. Hayes (c. 1919 - 2001) was a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering who made numerous fundamental contributions to the understanding of supersonic flight and supersonic air...
Wolfgang Haack
Wolfgang Siegfried Haack (born April 24, 1902 in Gotha; November 28, 1994 in Berlin) was a German mathematician and aerodynamicist.
Wolfgang Siegfried Haack (born April 24, 1902 in Gotha; November 28, 1994 in Berlin) was a German mathematician and aerodynamicist.
Wright brothers
The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were two Americans credited with inventing and building the...
The Wright brothers, Orville (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were two Americans credited with inventing and building the...