Background
Zernow, Louis was born on December 27, 1916 in New York City. Son of Meyer and Lena (Fradkin) Zernow.
Zernow, Louis was born on December 27, 1916 in New York City. Son of Meyer and Lena (Fradkin) Zernow.
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Cooper Union Institute of Technology, 1938. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Johns Hopkins University, 1953.
Chief detonation physics branch, Ballistic Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland., 1940-1955; manager ordnance research division, Aerojet General Corporation, Downey, California, 1955-1963; president, Shock Hydrodynamics Inc., Sherman Oaks, California, 1963-1967; president, Shock Hydrodynamics division Whittaker Corporation, N. Hollywood, California, 1967-1981; president, Zernow Technology Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., San Dimas, California, since 1981.
Member American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, American Physical Society, Accoustical Society American, American Society for Metals, National Defense Industrial Association (Executive Board ballistics division since 1973, OutstandingLeadership award 1987), International Ballistics Committee, Sigma Xi.
Married Edith Hazel Weinstein, November 2, 1940. Children: Lenore R., Elaine, Melvin R., Richard H.