Education
University of Michigan.
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John Howe
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Career
He is known for his pioneering research contributions to the aerothermodynamics of atmospheric entry, including radiative energy transfer, reactive gas flows, and innovative thermal protection systems Howe received his Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Michigan in 1950 and his Master of Surgery in 1956 and the degree of Engineer in 1958 from Stanford University, all in engineering mechanics. He taught Hypervelocity Atmospheric Flight and Real Gas Phenomena at Stanford University.
After a brief period with Stanford Research Institute, he joined the Ames Laboratory of National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. During his 35 years with National Aeronautics and Space Administration, he served as Senior Staff Scientist, Head of Aerothermodynamics, Assistant Chief for the Physics Branch, and Branch Chief for Fluid Dynamics.
He is a recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Thermophysics Award (1986) and a Fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Membership
He was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Thermophysics Technical Committee (1982-1984) and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets (1982-1984).
