Background
Hart, David Austin was born on February 24, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Theodore Richard and Caroline Mary (Hiner) Hart.
Hart, David Austin was born on February 24, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Theodore Richard and Caroline Mary (Hiner) Hart.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Tulane University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1967.
Engineer Masonite Corporation, Laurel, Mississippi, 1958—1959. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1959, advanced through grades to captain, 1981. Avionics officer Fighter Squadron 31, Cecil Field, Florida, 1960—1962.
Maintenance officer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12, Norfolk, Virginia, 1967—1969. Project officer Navy Space Systems Activity, Los Angeles, 1969—1972. Maintenance officer Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1, Agana, Guam, 1972—1975.
Airborne system officer Office Naval Research, London, 1975—1978. Project manager tactical surveillance Naval Electronic Systems Command, Washington, 1978—1985. Assistant director battle management Strategic Defense Initiatives Organization, Washington, since 1985.
Member of Sigma Xi, American Physical Society.
Married Susan Caroline Harvey, July 6, 1963. Children: Andrew, Sarah.