Background
Rechnitzer, Andreas Buchwald was born on November 30, 1924 in Escondido, California, United States.
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Andreas Buchwald Rechnitzer
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Andreas Buchwald Rechnitzer, American Ocean engineering consultant, educator. Achievements include deep dive record of 18,150 feet; development of first rules for scientific scuba diving, of techniques for underwaterarcheology studies, of marine ecology data collection techniques; research on the effects of underwater explosions on marine life. E-mail: [email protected]. Recipient Distinguished Svc. award United States Navy.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1947; Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1956.
Career
Director ocean science, Rockwell International, El Segundo, California, 1961-1970;
science adviser, Office Oceanographer of United States Navy, Washington, 1971-1985;
senior scientist, Science Applications International Corporation, San Diego, 1985-1998;
president, Ocean Centers International, El Cajon, since 1989;
president, Viking Oceanographics, El Cajon, California, since 1985. President Cedam International, New York City, 1967-1977. Adjunct Professor San Diego State University, since 1986.
Board directors Pulsed Power Technologies, Inc., since 1992.
Membership
Captain United States Navy, 1943-1976. Fellow Marine Technology Society (Lockheed Ocean Engineer award 1990). Member National Geographic Society(honorary).
Connections
Son of Ferdinand Martin and Dagmar Constance (Buchwald) R. Widowed; children: David F., Andrea J., Martin A., Michael J.
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Political Party
Republican