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1976

.£a"B(e~ ~earch Center1tampton,Virginia

1976

December 7 1:30p.m.

.tan.B(e~ ~earch CenterJiampton, Virsinia

FOREWORD

While our Nation's history spans two hundred years, aeronautical and space research has been underway for only

fifty-eight years. That meager beginning, here at Langley

in 1918, included tests leading to innovations in air

cooled engine cowlings, airfoil shapes, engine placement

and landing gears. Our endeavors today are considerably

more sophisticated. We are investigating energy saving

methods; improving the capabilities and operation of commercial and military aircraft; increasing mankind's knowledge

of our planets; and reducing costs of space exploration.

Although some of these involve extraterrestrial activities, weare adapting much of the new knowledge and skills gained

through these programs to enhance our daily lives on Earth.

Today we honor some of the men and women who havecontributed to the continuing technological progress. I

thank each of you personally for your contributions to and

support of Langley Research Center, especially those beingrecognized today.

Director, Langley Research Center

THE HONORABLE THOMAS N. DOWNING

UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A native of Newport News, Virginia, Mr. Downing hasserved as a representative of Virginia's first district in thepast nine Congresses. His committee assignments include:

Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Science and Technology.

He is Chairman of the Merchant Marine subcommittee

and is a member of the following subcommittees: Oceanog

raphy, Panama Canal, Space Science and Application,

Energy Research, and Development and Demonstration(Fossil Fuels).

Following graduation from Newport News High School,Mr. Downing received a B.S. degree from Virginia Military

Institute and a law degree from the University of Virginia.

During World War 11 he served as a combat troop commander

of Mechanized Cavalry and commanded the first troops in

the Third Army to invade Germany. His decorations include

the Silver Star for gallantry in action.

Prelude

PRO G R A 1\1

. . . . . . . Musical Selections by theTactical Air Command Band

Under the Direction ofMajor Ronald W. Carl

Master of Ceremonies . . . . . . . . Donald P. HearthDirector

Presentation of Colors.

The National. 4n thern

Invocation

u.s. Marine Corps Color Guard

Tactical Air Command Band

Dr. John H. ThompsonYorkminster Presbyterian Church

Grafton, Virginia

Address The Honorable Thomas N. DowningUnited States House of Representatives

Presentation ofAwardsCitations read by .

. . . . . . . DirectorMs. Jane A. Swartzwelder

NASA Honorary Awards

Service Emblems and Certificates

Special Achieveme1lt Awards for Contributions

H. ]. E. Reid Award

Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Equal Employment Opportunity Award

Certificate ofAppreciation

Group Achievement Awards

Closing Remarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director

Refreshments

Compliments of the Langley Activities Association

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Honorary

Awards were presented to the following employees, asso

ciates, and groups of employees on November 4, 1976

in Washington, D.C.

EXCEPTIONAL SCIENTIFIC ACHIE VEMENT MEDALS

DR. FRANK HOHL

For exceptional scientific achievement in the highly success

ful development and application of advanced computer

techniques to the simulation of stellar systems, thus gaining

insight into the dynamics, structure, and stability of evolving

galactic systems

DR. ROBERT A. KILGORE

For scientific contribu tions and leadership in verification

of the cryogenic wind-tunnel concept and development

of the cryogenic technology required for the new National

Transonic Facility

DR. LUCIO MAESTRELLO

For exceptional contributions to understanding the physical

mechanisms ofjet noise generation and radiation

EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS

ERNEST E. BURCHER

For the conception and development of innovative optical

instrumentation which has contributed significantly to

NASA's space flight and technology utilization programs

HUBERT K. CLARK

For exceptional service in conceiving and managing"unique

and innovative design developments which provide significant

contributions to NASA's space flight and wind-tunnel

research programs

BARBARA]. DURLING

For three decades of significant contributions to the research

application of digital computers at Langley Research Center

and development of key technical software for major national

aerol1autical, space, and ground transportation projects

E. BARTON GEER

In recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedicated

service as Chairman of the NASA Technical Operations

Panel; for his leadership in addressing technical operating

problems, for his unrelenting search for new methodsto improve technical operations and communications; and

for his inspiring qualities of integrity, industry, and dedication

EDWARD A. HOWE

In recognition of significant cost savings and improved

productivity in the area of financial management and his

leadership with respect to employee benefit programs

EXCEPTIONAL SER VICE MEDALS

ROBERT N. PARKER

For exceptional service in the organization and management

of the Advanced Applications Flight Experi11'!ents Program

and for significant contributions in the planning of NASA's

space flight programs

SUE E. WILDER

For exceptional contributions to planetary entry technology

involving the application of highly sophisticated computa

tional systems to the study of atmospheric entry phenom.ena

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A WARD

JOSEPH F. BRAIG

In recognition of dedicated efforts and outstanding achieve

ments in planning and developing diverse contractualoppor

tunities for minority-owned and small business firms

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

DONALD D. BAALS

For his tireless efforts and continuing contributions to

the technology, planning, and coordination efforts leading

to the National Transonic Facility

PUBLIC SER VICE GROUP ACHIEVEMENT A WARD

NEW YORK fJNIVERSITY TRANSONIC

RESEARCH TEAM

For continued excellence in research m transonic flow

theory resulting in significant advancement in our under

standing of supercritical flows about airfoils and win.f!s

GROUP ACHIE VEMENT A WARDS

ACTIVE MODEL FLUTTER SUPPRESSION TEAM

For development, experimental demonstration, and vali

dation of aeroelastic modeling techniques of active flutter

suppression concepts applicable to future civil and military

aircraft

NASA BICENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OF SCIENCE AND.

TECHNOLOGY AERONAUTICS EXHIBITS TEAM

In recognition ofexceptional achievement by an NASA inter

Center team in the conception, development, and operation

of an outstanding public exhibit on NASA's "Third Century

America" aeronautics program for the United States Bicen

tennialExhibition of Science and Technology at the Kennedy

Space Center within severe scheaule and budget constraints

STAR COMPUTER IMPLEMENTATION TEAM

For an exceptional team effort in the development and

highly efficient implementation of the STAR-l00 vector

processing computer at Langley, which provides NASA with

a significantly' advanced capability in analytical and com-

putation modeling

STRA TOSPHERIC AEROSOL MEAS UREMENTS TEAM

For proof of concept of a new solar extinction technique

for measurement of stratospheric aerosols from a satellite

during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Program

TECHNOLOGY HOUSE PROJECT TEAM

For the timely integration of NASA-developed technology

into a family-type dwelling to demonstrate energy and

utility savings, thereby helping direct future developments

in home construction techniques and materials

GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

TERMINAL CONFIGURED VEHICLE - MICROWA VE

LANDING DEMONSTRA TION TEAM

For outstanding team effort in the modification and opera

tion of the NASA Terminal Configured Vehicle aircraft

in supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's success

ful demonstration of the U.S. Microwave Landing System

for the International Civil A viation Organization

In recognition of service to the United States Government,

the following employees merit honorary service emblems

and certificates of service in the categories listed. All

recipients have completed a minimum of one year of service

with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

as ofSeptember 30, 1976.

FOR T Y YEA R 5' 5 E R V ICE

DAVID BUCHANAN, JR.

T HI R T Y - F I V EYE A R S' S E R V ICE

Kenneth S. Bates

Nathaniel E. Bowman

Joseph Briggs

Byron N. Buntin, Jr.

James W. Burden

Curtis M. Chappell, Jr.

Prentiss Childs

Elmo P. Crowder

Robert E. Davidson

Glenwood C. Ford

E. Thomas Freeman

Ben A. Goddin

Hugh C. Halliday

George V. Hellman

James M. Hughes

Erwin j. Janota

William G. Kaufmann

Richard P. Kennedy

Thomas H. King

Sylvester]. Kubalak

Virginia M. Lazenby

Henry A. Lee

William]. Leftwich, Jr.

Ernestine F. Martin

George W. Massenburg

Austin D. McHatton

Charles W. McKee

Ralph E. Moscater

Carlo A. Noce

Joseph Parker

Tandy B. Powell, Jr.

John w. Quinn

Charles T. Schrum

Robert C. Selden

John D. Setzer

Billie Short

Archibald R. Sinclair

James B. Small, Jr.

Draper D. Smith

Leroy Swart

Albert]. T ay lor

Harper E. Van Ness

George H. Veneris

David S. Vohringer

John P. Voros

Martin A. Weiner

T H I R T Y YEA R S' S E R V ICE

David B. Ahearn

William]. Alford, Jr.

Harold W. Ayres

Silas B. Barnes

Ivan E. Beckwith

Peter C. Boisseau

Lillian R. Boney

Laurence R. Bradshaw

Joseph F. Braig

Clarence A. Brown, Jr.

Floyd R. Bryant

Littleton S. Burgess

Albert]. Cacioppo

William P. Carmines, Jr.

John H. Chess

Robert D. Collie

Delwin R. Croom

Aubrey E. Cross

Howard]. Curfman, Jr.

Charles T. D'Aiutolo

Edwin E. Davenport

Leslie E. Deane

Grayson V. Dixon

Frederick F. Eubank

Thomas W. Forrest

Allen L. Fox

William E. Fox

Robert S. Freeman

John P. Gapcynski

Willie G. Goodwin

Elmer L. Goyette, Jr.

Albert E. Gribble

William M. Haraway, Jr.

Sherwood Hoffman

Carleton L. Holleman

Russell N. Hopko

Thomas H. Howard

Gordon H. Jaehnig

George W. Jones, Jr.

James O. Joyner

Joseph H. Judd

Thomas P. Kelly

Roland G. Kitts

Earle N. Koch

T H I R T Y YEA R S' S E R V ICE

Emma]. Landrum

Virginia S. Laprade

John R. Leaman, Jr.

Paul E. Lentz

John A. Locke

C. William Martz

John C. McFall, Jr.

Huel C. McLemore

Bill A. McMillan

Frank Mitcher

Raymond T. Moore

Carl L. Munday

Richard H. Newman

]. Robert Padelt

Donald E. Pizzeck

James F. Pressey

Ben Price

Raould M. Price

Wilmer H. Reed III

Bernard Rickett

Emanuel Rind

William Ritosa

Carl W. Roberts

A. Warner Robins

Alexander P. Sabol

William I. Scallion

Lawrence R. Shultz

Dixon R. Singiser

W. Kent Smith

Robert S. Sommers

John C. Spence

Royce H. Sproull

Harold D. Stalnaker

R. F. Stalnaker, Jr.

Frances E. Thompson

William C. Thompson

Ellery N. Vandenbree

Donald H. Ward

Godwin C. White

Johnny McK. Williams

William N. Willoughby

Troy A. Wilson

William F. Wood, Jr.

Yoshio Yamaki

Charles]. Yates, Jr.

Jack F. Zanks

The following Langley Research Center Achievement Awards

will be presented at this Ceremony

:iPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSFOR CONTRIB UTIONS

Presented to

JERR Y B. ADCOCK

For fundamental theoretical and experimental study

on real-gas effects that validated cryogenic gaseous nitrogen

as a valid transonic wind-tunnel medium which makes

possible a new national transonic facility for high Reynolds

number testing

PERCY ]. BOBBITT

For exceptional leadership in the development of advanced

theoretical aerodynamic methods for transonic flows

HUBERT K. CLARK

For exceptional service in conceiving and managing unique

and innovative design developments which provided signifi

cant contributions to the NASA space flight and wind-

tunnel research programs

DEL WIN R. CROOM

For developing in wind-tunnel studies a means for using

spoilers on wide-body airplanes to reduce the hazard of

trailing vortices to following aircraft

RICRA RD G. CULPEPPER

For technical and managerial contributions as NASA's

represerttative to the United Kingdom which 111.ade possible

the successful completion of flight tests under the Joint

NASA/UK Harrier Vector in Forward Flight Program

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

FOR CONTRIB UTIONS

Presented to

BARBARA]. DURLING

For three decades of significant contributions to the research

application of digital computers at Langley Research Centerand development of key technical software for major national

aeronautical, space, and ground transportation projects

ARTHUR R. FRIEND

For exceptional leadership in pioneering substantial cost

savings concepts that have increased the cost effectiveness

of Langley Research Center's support contract effort

MEL VIN C. GILREA TH

For outstanding technical contributions in conducting the

siting and polarization investigations for aircraft antennas

to be used in the Microwave Landing System

WILFRED D. HESKETH

For outstanding technical contributions and leadership in

the development and application of advanced radiometry

for atmospheric remote sensing

EDWARD A. HOWE

In recognition of significant cost savings and improved

productivity in the area of financial management and his

leadership with respect to employee benefit programs

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT A WARDS

FOR CONTRIB UTIONS

Presented to

WILLIAM G. JOHNSON, JR.

For development and use of specialized equipment to

establish optimized aerodynamic lines for the circuit of

the National Transonic Facility

WILLIAM B. JONES

For exceptional leadership and management of Langley

Research Center's contract for Instrument Support Services

DR. ROBERT A. KILGORE

For scientific contributions and leadership in verification

of the cryogenic wind-tunnel concept and development of

the cryogenic technology required for the new National

Transonic Facility

CHARLES E. LIBBEY

For outstanding technical guidance provided to NASA

radio controller drop model spin tests and for consultation

to the U.S. Air Force on flight spin tests of the F-15

airplane

DR. LUCIO MAESTRELLO

For exceptional contributions to understanding the physical

mechanisms ofjet noise generation and radiation


FOR CONTRIB UTIONS

Presented to

MARTIN T. MOUL

For significant contributions to the analysis of the handling

qualities of aircraft and spacecraft, specifically for militaryaircraft in aerial combat and the Space Shu ttle during entry

and landing maneuvers

EVELYN D. MYERS

For outstanding planning, implementation, and administra

tion of the agency's first Secretarial Science Co-op Program

which has improved Center operations

RUSSELL V. PARRISH

For the development of advanced motion cue techniques

being adapted by NASA and the Department of Defense

to enhance the quality offlight simulation

ARTHUR E. PHELPS III

For outstanding technical contributions in the evaluation

and development of designs for eJfective low-speed performance in the Quiet Clean Short-Haul Engine Program

ROBERT W. RAINEY

For outstanding contributions to the aero thermodynamic!

configuration development of the Space Shuttle leading

to accomplishment of the Nation's first reusable space

transportation system

SPECiAL ACHIEVEMENT A WARDS

FOR CONTRIB UTIONS

Presented to

EL VA L. ROLLINS

In recognition ofinnovative managerial skills while instituting

an efficient processing system in the Passenger Transportation

Branch

JESS G. ROSS

In recognition of outstanding contributions to Langley

Research Center's equipment management program and

for numerous management improvements resulting in signi-

ficant cost 5avings

EARL F. STAHL

For outstanding leadership in the management of technical

support to the Langley research effort which has led to

effective utilization of the Center's diversified research

facilities

DR. TERR Y A. STRAETER

For outstanding contributions in the development of soft

ware verification and validation techniques for airborne

computer systems

LEON V. TA YLOR

For outstanding technical performance In developing and

implementing advanced data handling and instrumentation

systems for space research missions


FOR CONTRIB UTIONS

Presented to

SUE E. WILDER

For exceptional contributions to planetary entry technology

involving the application of highly sophisticated computa

tional systems to the study ofatmospheric entry phenomena

DR. JUDD R. WILKINS

For the development of an electrochemical method for

rapid detection and enumeration of the coliform group

of bacteria

H. ]. E. REID A WARD

to

DR. RICHARD W. BARNWELL

for

THE OUTSTANDING PAPER

entitled

"Analysis of Transonic Flow About Lifting Wing-Body

Configurations"

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE A WARDS

Presented to

JAMES L. WILLIAMS

For outstanding voluntary contributions to the improvement

of the public recreational and educational activities within his

c011'I111.unity

ERNEST V. ZOB Y

For outstanding initiative and dedication m service to

the disadvantaged

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY A WARD

Presented to

DR. WILBUR B. FICHTER

In recognition of contributions to Langley Research Center's

Equal Opportunity Programs, and in particular, for thorough

and impartial interviewing and analysis while maintaining

confidence of both employees and management as an

Equal Opportunity Counselor

CERTIFICA TE OF APPRECIA TION

Presented to

DR. FRANKLIN H. FARMER

For dedicated leadership resulting in the installation of

historical markers at Colonial sites of national interest on

Langley Research Center, and preservation of the homesite

ofGeorge Wythe, a signer of the Declaration ofIndependence

GROUP ACHIEVEMENT A WARD

for the

ADVANCED SPACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

METALLIC TPS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Accepted by

DONALD R. R UMMLER

In recognition ofexceptional achievement in the development

of metallic thermal protection system materials technology

for advanced space transportation systems


for the

BORSIC/ALUMINUM COMPOSITE MATERIAL

BRAZING GROUP

Accepted by

THOMAS T. BALES

For the successful development of a brazing process for

joining Borsic/aluminum which minimizes degradation of

the composite mechanical properties


for the

COLIFORM DETECTION PLANFORM GROUP

Accepted by

DA VID C. GRANA

For successfully developing and demonstrating a new in

situ monitoring system to automatically detect and enumerate

bacteria of the coliform group in bodies of water

GROUP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

for the

COMPOSITE PANEL DESIGN TECHNOLOG Y TEAM

Accepted by

DR. ]ERR Y G. WILLIAMS

For development and experimental assessment of innovative

design concepts and advanced design technology for fila

mentary composite structural panels


for the

COMPUTER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Accepted by

MURIEL M. JARRETT

The development and implementation ofa computer resource

management system to provide management visibility and

control of the use of the LRC digital computer complex


for the

CONCORDE NOISE-INDUCED BUILDING VIBRATION

ASSESSMENT TEAM

Accepted by

WILLIAM H. MA YES

FOT planning, conducting, and reporting tests to assess

the noise-induced building vibrations resulting from Concorde

operations in the vicinity of Dulles International Airport


for the

FISCAL YEAR CLOSEOUT TEAM

Accepted by

DR. BELINDJ3. H. ADAMS

For significant accomplishments in efficiently closing out

FY 76 and in successfully obligating available resources

in the near perfect startup and closeout of the Transition

Quarter


for the

FLIGHT DISPLAY RESEARCH FACILITY

Accepted by

JACK]. HATFIELD

For outstanding technical performance in developing a

mobile Flight Display Research Facility which provides

an improved research capability for fligh t test evaluation

ofadvanced aeronautical display concepts


for the

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH TEAM

Accepted by

AMOS A. SPADY, JR.

For outstanding effort in using the Langley oculometer

at Piedmont Airlines to obtain, for the first time, eye-scan

data from qualified airline pilots in an FAA certified

flight simulator


for the

FLYOVER NOISE MEASUREMENT AND

ANALYSIS TEAM

Accepted by

DA VID A. HILTON

For outstanding team performance in the acquisition, anal

ysis, and reporting ofnoise propagation data in collaboration

with the FAA and Lewis Research Center during aircraft

flyover noise measurement programs at Fresno, California,

and Yuma, Arizona

GROUP ACHIE VEMENT A WARD

for the

GRAPHICS BRANCH

Accepted by

JAMES H. DA US

For outstanding graphics achievements in displaying Langle/s

technical contribution.s to the Nation.'s Bicentennial, research

projects, and research facilities


for the

INTEGRA TED SCRAM]ET INLET TEAM

Accepted by

CARL A. TREXLER

In recognition of group achievement in the conception,

design, and development of an advanced airframe-integrated

fixed-geometry hypersonic inlet for a scramjet propulsion

system which provides superior performance with lower

weight, drag and cooling requirement


for the

INTERACTIVE TERMINAL OPERA TIONS TEAM

Accepted by

ROBERT E. ANDREWS

For the introduction of interactive computing as an integral

service provided through the digital computer complex


for the

LANDING DYNAMICS TEST TEAM

Accepted by

JOHN L. McCARTY

For imaginative and detailed research programs conducted

in many interrelated areas of the aircraft tire braking and

steering problem on wet runways, thus providing solid

contributions to aircraft and automotive safety


for the

MARINE ECOSYSTEMS ANAL YSIS (MESA) TEAM

Accepted by

ALBIN O. PEARSON

For de11'!Onstrating the use of various remote sensors for

measuring water pollution parameters and furnishing data

to NOAA in a timely manner for evaluation of ocean dump

site locations in the New York Bight area


for the

MATERIALS AND PROCESSES EDUCATION TEAM

A ccepted by

ROBER T M. BA UCOM

For outstanding contributions to the educational community

for enhancement of te ... hnology curricula


for the

PLANT CONTRACT SECTION TEAM

A ccepted by

THOMAS P. WRIGHT, JR.

For the exceptional planning, development, and implemen

tation of an efficient maintenance program that has success

fully extended the useful life of the physical plant at the

Langley Research Center


for the

RECERTIFICA TION OF PRESS URE SYSTEMS

8-FOOT HIGH-TEMPERATURE STRUCTURES

TUNNEL TEAM

Accepted by

WALTER E. BR UCE, JR.

In recognition of highly competent, dedicated, and vigorous

team support provided during the course of Recertifying

the Pressure Systems at the 8-Foot High-Temperature Struc-

tures Tunnel


for the

SCHEDULE CONTROL AND ANALYSIS UNIT

A ccepted by

BEVERLY L. OyERMAN

In recognition ofexceptionally innovative skills demonstrated

by conceiving, developing, and implementing the Langley

Research Center/NASA Program Evaluation Review Tech

nique TIME III systems, which vastly improved the effective

ness of project planning, monitoring, and evaluation at

Langley, other NASA Centers, Federal Governmental organi-

zations, and in private industry


for the

SHUTTLE l18-SCALE DYNAMIC MODEL TEAM

Accepted by

SUMNER A. LEADBETTER

For supplying critically needed information on the structural

dynamic behavior of the space shuttle system


for the

SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM PROJECT TEAM

A ccepted by

IR VIN L. HAMLET

For technical excellence in conceiving, designing, developing,

and constructing this Nation's largest solar collector system


for the

SOLAR OCCULTATION MISSION ANALYSIS GROUP

Accepted by

EDWIN F. HARRISON

For development and demonstration of innovative analytical

techniques for maximizing the spatial coverage of satellite

experiments using the solar occultation technique


for the

STAR SOFTWARE SYSTEM PROJECT TEAM

Accepted by

MICKEY G. -ROWE

For outstanding technical achievement in pioneering the

development of systems software, programing technology,

and computer language extensions supporting the imple-

mentation of STAR at the Langley Research Center


for the

TERMINAL CONFIGURED VEHICLES

SIMULAnON TEAM

Accepted by

GEORGE G. STEINMETZ

For the development of the Aft Flight Deck Simulator

which has significantly advanced the objectives of the

Terminal Configured Vehicles Program

./


for the

ULTRASONIC BOLT STRESS MONITOR TEAM

Accepted by

DR. JOSEPH S. HEYMAN

For outstanding innovation and team effort in the con

ception, development and demonstration of a new inexpen

sive and accurate bolt stress measurement concept, the

Ultrasonic Bolt Stress Monitor


for the

VALT CH-47 RESEARCH SYSTEM

IMPLEMENTATION TEAM

Accepted by

JAMES R. KELLY

For outstanding performance in the implementation of the

V A LT CH -47 research system


for the

VOLUME-PUMPED NUCLEAR LASER

DE VELOPMENT TEAM

Accepted by

DR. NELSON W. JALUFKA

For the successful design, development, and demonstration

of the first volume-pumped nuclear laser

The following Langley Research Center Special Achievement

Awards were presented during the period October 1975

through September 1976

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Presented to

C H A R L E S S. RAW L E S

For exceptional leadership and managerial skills exemplified

during construction of Langley Research Center's solar heated

and cooled Systems Engineering Building, including the associ-

ated solar collector

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

(Group Accomplishments)

Presented to

SUPPORT SER VICES CONTRACTS SECTION

For outstanding achievement in the administration of non

personal services contracts resulting in increased quality

and productivity in support of the Center's mission

In recognition of sustained superior performance in their

major duties, the following employees were presented

Special Achievement Awards for Performance during the

period October 1975 through September 1976

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

S USTAINED SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

Vernon L. Alley, Jr.

Richard E. Bloxom

Tom F. Bonner, Jr.

D. Gene Bowen

Edmund A. Brummer

Roosevelt Bryant, Jr.

Joseph B. Bunting

Mary E. Carmines

Robert A. Champine

Robert L. Charles, Jr.

Mercer W. Christian, Jr.

Robert S. Davis

John P. Decker (Deceased)

Clarence A. Dews, Jr.

John W. Eves

Glenwood C. Ford

Blanche H. Fout

Robert L. Fox

William L. Fox

James W. Geouge

Robert F. Graham

Charles D. Harris

James L. Hassell, Jr.

Daniel R. Hayes

Vance rl!. Hedgepeth

George M. Hogg

Marcella F. Hogge

Purnell Hopson, Jr.

John T. Hughes III

David F. Johnston

James Joyner, Jr.

Charles B. Karpa

Charlie L. Lawson III

Sara S. Lindberg

Hale H. Marshall

Wayne T. Marshall

Vincent R. Mascitti

Jean P. Mason

Robert]. Mayhue

Ernest Ttll. Millen

Frank Mitcher

Robert A. Myers

Janet]. Nagele

Elsie F. Olive

William H. Osborne

William]. Owen

Norma D. Patrick

James c. Patterson, Jr.

Timothy R. Rau

Richard H. Rhyne

Floyd S. Rogers, Jr.

R. Thayer Sheets

Cha1'les W. Sibbers

Dr. Gerald A. Soffen

Dr. Wendell B. Stephens

S. Elmo Sterling, Jr.

SPECIAL ACHIE VEMENT A WARDS

SUSTAINED SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

Peter D. Swart George A. Wen.tland

David F. Varner Allan R. Wieting

Henry F. Weber Marguerite C. Williams

K. James Weilmuenster Peggy W. rvilliams

Charles H. Wood, Jr. (Deceased)

The following employees were presented honorary awards

for their suggestions which were adopted during the period

October 1975 through September 1976

HONORARY SUGGESTION AWARDS

Willie Barnes

Jimmie W. Burden

Aubrey M. Cary, Jr.

Sandra C. Chaney

Doris L. Crumpler

Cassandra G. Favor

*More than one.

William R. Harris, Jr.

Lewis A. Horsley

G. Michael Jurscaga

]. Wayne Keyes

Charlton W. Mann

Woodrow W. Midgette, Jr. *

Billie Jean W' Neil

The following employees were presented cash awards for

their suggestions which were adopted during the period

October 1975 through September 1976.

SUGGESTION CASH AWARDS

George A damowski

Helen C. Anastasio

Swen G. Anderson

Charles D, Bailey

Williarn B. Ball

Donald R. Beasley

Paul Bosta

D. Gene Bowen

James R. Brinkley *

Charles F. Bryan, Jr,

Donald C. Bryan

Barbara M. Buchanan

Eugene L. Bunting

Jimmie W. Burden

Gary L. Carl *

Clell W. Chandler

Francis W. Charles

William E. Cole

Daryl P. Crandlemire*

Randolph F. Culotta

James H. Daus

Robert S. Davis

Joseph]. Evans, Sr.

Nancy C. Ferro

A lien L. Fox

Mickey R. Gardner

Philip H. Glaude

Morriss L. Holliday

Nancy S. Holt

Edward A. Hudgins

"'More than one.

Addison T. Inge

Clayton James

George W. Johnson

Dal l id F. Johnston

Walter P. K abana

A ndronicos G. K antsios

Dr. R obert A . Kilgore

Mack G. Lawrence

Williarn]. Leftwich, Jr.

W. Dorton Leonard

James H. Link

James R. Maley, Sr.

Charlton W. Mann*

Frederick R. Matthews, Jr.

Philip M. McElveen

Norman L. McRae

Rex M. Meadors

Woodrow W. Midgette, Jr.

John A. Midkiff

Gerald E. Miller

Allan N. Milton

William O. Moore III

Carl L. Munday

Archie D. Myers

Kemp L. Parrish

Donald L. Posey

A lphanzo M. Rackley

Floyd E. Rankin

Barbara A. Reed

Franklin M. Sasser

SUGGESTION CASH AWARDS

George M. Summerfield

Gene A. Wagner

John B. Warren

*More than one.

Erskine C. White

Victor E. Wilson

James T. Winn*

The NASA Inventions and Contributions Board presented

awards to the following individuals associated with Langley

during the period October 1975 through September 1976

INVENTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS AWARDS

Weld Brazing

Apparatus and Method for ApplyingPro tec tive Coatings

Connector

Graded Bandgap Solar Cell

Polyimide Adhesives

Inflatable Wing

Determining Particle DensityUsing Known MaterialHugonoit Curves

Centrifugal Hydrophobic Separator

Clock Setter

An Improved Static Pressure Probe

Variable Dihedral Shuttle Orbiter

Varying Density CompositeStructure

Rotating Joint Signal Coupler

Growth of Gallium NitriteCrystals

Method for Detecting Pollutants

Apparatus for Positioning ModularComponents on a Vertical orOverhead Surface

Binocular Attachment

Ashby G. LawsonWinfrey E. Arnold, Jr.Thomas T. Bales

Harry H. BeckerDr. Hans-Juergen C. Blume

Donald E. Pizzeck

Dr. James A. Hutchby

Donald]. ProgarDr. Vernon L. Bell, Jr.Dr. Terry L. St. Clair

Wayne A. Sebrell

John D. DiBattista

Franklin W. BoothRobert A. Bruce

Claude T. Haley

Shimer Z. Pinckney

Bernard Spencer, Jr.John W. Wilkey, Jr.Beverly Z. Henry, Jr.

Harv Linebarier

Walt C. Long

Ting L. Chu

Dr. Robert S. RogowskiDr. Edmund]. ConwayRalph R. Richards

Cyrus C. HaynieSamuel V. Messineo

Harry V. Fuller

INVENTIONS AND CONTRIB UTIONS A WARDS

A Computerized ConstructionSpecification System

Apparatus for PhotographingMeteors

Technique for Foamed in PlaceBi-Layer Cryogenic InsulationSystem

Stack Plume Visualization System

A Method ofPreparing AeromaticPolyimides

Automated Single-Slide StrainingDevice

Smokestack Mounted Airfoil

Detector Absorptivity MeasuringMethod and Apparatus

Parachute Gore Shape and FlowVisualization

Response to Phase Modulator

Louis A. Brunner, Jr.

Gale A. Harvey

James S. HicksG. Michael Jurscaga

Dr. Reginald]. Exton

Dr. Vernon L. Bell, Jr.

Dr. Judd R. WilkinsStacey M. Mills

Dr. Robert C. Costen

Ronald E. Sheets

Viggo G. Dereng

Richard H. CouchLewis R. WilsonChase P. Hearn

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