Background
Purtell, Lawrence Patrick was born on October 27, 1946 in Norton, Kansas, United States. Son of Lawrence Mark and Ruth Purtell.
Purtell, Lawrence Patrick was born on October 27, 1946 in Norton, Kansas, United States. Son of Lawrence Mark and Ruth Purtell.
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, University Oklahoma, 1968. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Maryland, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University Maryland, 1978.
Engineer National Bureau Standards, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 1971-1985, David Taylor Research Center, Bethesda, since 1985.
Member American Physical Society, American Society Mechanical Engineers, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Sigma Xi (president David Taylor chapter 1989-1990).
Married Marian Gray; children: Derek, Megan, Douglas.