Background
Pedersen, George Henry was born on September 15, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Christian and Fanny (Lane) Pedersen.
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George Henry Pedersen
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George Henry Pedersen, American mechanical engineer, researcher. Achievements include contributions to technical understanding, design research and development of gas turbine; patents for water jet propulsion, 1965, turbine engine design, 1973, turbine exhaust nozzles, 1975, single rotor turbine for use in liquid rocket engines, and statorless rotor rotating turbine.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1942. Master of Business Administration, Purdue University, 1973.
Career
Chief project engineer Wright Aero Corporation, Paterson, New Jersey, 1942-1967. Chief advanced development Allison division General Motors, Indianapolis, 1967-1982. President G.H Pedersen & Associates, St. Augustine, Florida, from 1982.
Chairman propulsion Air Force Advisory Board, 1975.
Achievements
Membership
Councilman, mayor government Riverdale, New Jersey, 1949-1954. Road commissioner government Quehanna, Pennsylvania, 1958-1960. Member board zoning appeals, Noblesville, Indiana, 1985-1988.
Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (vice president 1977-1981).
Connections
Married Lois Greenfield, November 24, 1945. Roger Craig, Paula Lane.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1942
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1973